Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) announced a free cancer screening camp for GHMC employees on Tuesday, October 8 from 9 am to 5 pm.
A free cancer screening camp has been organized for Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) employees on October 8, 2024. This initiative, led by GHMC Commissioner Amrapali Kata, will be held from 9 AM to 5 PM. The screening camp is a collaborative effort by Team Vimalakar Foundation, KIMS, and Sunshine Hospitals.
A Critical Health Initiative
The screening camp is being organized in collaboration with prominent healthcare providers, including the Vimalakar Foundation, KIMS, and Sunshine Hospitals. It will operate from 9 AM to 5 PM at the GHMC head office, providing a range of diagnostic services aimed at early detection and prevention of cancer and other health issues.
Amrapali Kata emphasized the importance of such health camps for the well-being of municipal workers. GHMC employees, who are often at the forefront of public service, can sometimes neglect their health due to work demands. “By offering a comprehensive cancer screening, we aim to catch diseases early, thus providing employees a better chance of successful treatment,” she said.
Types of Screenings Offered
The camp will provide an extensive array of medical tests, including but not limited to:Ultrasound, Abdominal scans, Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Proctoscopy, ECG and 2D-Echo, X-ray and Complete, Blood Picture (CBP), Liver and Kidney, Function Tests (LFT and KFT), Lipid ProfileTests for Hepatitis B and C (HBSAG and HCV)
This wide range of diagnostic services highlights the program’s goal of ensuring that GHMC staff can undergo thorough health checks at no personal cost. Early detection is crucial, particularly for cancers such as breast, liver, and gastrointestinal cancers, which can progress without obvious symptoms
Focus on Early Detection
The screening camp’s emphasis on early detection is aligned with global health practices, which advocate for routine health checks, especially for people over 40 or those at higher risk due to lifestyle or family history. For municipal employees, this screening is a step toward preventing potentially serious health complications.
Moreover, the GHMC has directed every circle and zonal officer, as well as heads of departments, to ensure that 10 employees from each department attend the screening. Those showing signs of illness or who may be considered at higher risk are especially encouraged to participate. To maximize the accuracy of the results, participants are asked to arrive on an empty stomach.
Health Beyond Cancer
The free cancer screening camp is part of a broader effort to safeguard employee health. In addition to cancer screenings, employees will benefit from other tests, such as lipid profiles and kidney function tests, which can identify cardiovascular disease and renal issues early on. These comprehensive health checks will serve to identify health risks before they become serious, allowing workers to seek appropriate medical care if necessary.
Preparing for the Screening
To accommodate the camp’s operational requirements, Amrapali Kata has ensured that all necessary logistical support is in place. Uninterrupted power supply has been arranged for the camp rooms, and the equipment is ready to provide quick and accurate results. Employees are urged to cooperate with their department heads to ensure a smooth process.
Kata’s leadership in this initiative is seen as a proactive move towards addressing the healthcare needs of municipal employees. Municipal workers often engage in physically demanding and high-stress jobs, and access to healthcare can make a crucial difference in their quality of life.
Proactive healthcare
This free cancer screening camp demonstrates the GHMC’s commitment to improving employee welfare through proactive healthcare measures. By facilitating early detection, the camp hopes to reduce the long-term healthcare burden on employees while improving their overall health outcomes.
The Initiative is a reminder that regular health screenings can save lives. By offering these services to its employees, the GHMC is setting a positive example for other municipal bodies to follow. The hope is that other organizations, both public and private, will take note and offer similar initiatives for their staff.
The camp is an Important step toward achieving healthier workplaces and is likely to have long-lasting benefits for both the GHMC and its employees.
