Ongoing flood relief work in Karnataka

Dr Mahesh Hemadri, medical officer in-charge, G V Modi Rural Health Care Centre & Eye Hospital, and Sister Kotlaxmi, nursing assistant, J Watumull Global Hospital & Research Centre, Mount Abu, are part of a team of volunteers helping victims of the recent flooding in Karnataka.

Dr Mahesh sent this update on the teams' activities:

Sunday, October 11 - Dr Mahesh attended 60 patients in Ukamnal village, and distributed free medicines to needy patients. Sr Laxmi attended 20 patients in the premises of the Vittal temple in Bijapur. She sought the assistance of government officials to distribute medicines to the needy.

Monday, October 12 - Dr Mahesh attended 112 patients in Rahimatpur village, and distributed free medicines to needy patients.

Tuesday, October 13 - Dr Mahesh and Sister Laxmi attended 321 patients in Ronihal village, and distributed free medicines to needy patients. They also attended 77 patients in Chikgarasangi village, and distributed free medicines to needy patients.

Wednesday, October 14 - Dr Mahesh attended 217 patients in Satihal village, a settlement having a population of around 5000, and distributed free medicines to needy patients assisted by Sister Laxmi and brother Mahaveer, president, Jagjyoti Basaveshwar Pharmaceutical Association.

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