Health camps organised across Nagapattinam to prevent monsoon diseases

Health camps are being conducted across Nagapattinam district as part of precautionary measures ahead of the northeast monsoon, following moderate to heavy rainfall in several areas.

Health camps are being organised at all urban primary health centres and in residential areas across the district to prevent the spread of diseases commonly associated with the monsoon season. Residents have been urged to visit the nearest medical camp immediately if they experience any symptoms of illness.

Officials inspected medical camps and reviewed the healthcare services being provided to the public. They said adequate stocks of medicines were available to meet the healthcare needs of residents.

A health camp was organised at the Government High School in Killukudi village in Kilvelur taluk, where 222 students underwent medical examinations.

Veterinary health camps were conducted to safeguard livestock during the rainy season. At a camp held in the Vadakudi area of Nagapattinam taluk, 620 livestock animals underwent medical examinations.

Another veterinary health camp was organised in the Avarikadu area of Vedaranyam taluk, where veterinarians examined around 440 livestock animals. Mineral salt mixtures and other feed supplements were distributed to livestock owners.