Srinagar, May 18: Kashmir Medical College (KMC), Sempora on Monday organised a Mega Free Medical Camp at its campus, witnessing an overwhelming response as thousands of patients from different parts of Kashmir thronged the institution to avail free healthcare services.
The day-long camp was inaugurated in the presence of Managing Director KMC, Tausif Ahmad; Executive Director Insha Qazi; Principal/Dean KMC Prof. Dr. Nazir Ahmad Khan; Medical Superintendent Dr. Syed Mubashir, heads of departments, senior faculty members, consultants, and specialist doctors from multiple disciplines.
The camp reflected KMC’s growing commitment towards community healthcare and social responsibility by bringing advanced medical services directly to the people under one roof.
Speaking on the occasion, Managing Director KMC, Tausif Ahmad, said that KMC remains committed to serving society through impactful healthcare initiatives and community outreach programmes.
“Healthcare should be accessible to every individual irrespective of financial constraints. Through such mega medical camps, our endeavour is to ensure early diagnosis, timely treatment for the people, especially those who have limited access to specialist services,” he said.
He further stated that all consultations, medicines, diagnostic investigations, X-rays, ultrasound examinations, and eligible surgeries were provided completely free of cost during the camp.
He added that patients seen in the camp and requiring surgical interventions would also receive free hospital admission and treatment at the hospital.
Executive Director KMC, Insha Qazi, said the institution witnessed an extraordinary response from the public, with patients lining up from 8 a.m. to consult specialist doctors.
“It is truly satisfying to see thousands of patients benefiting from the free of cost services being provided by our institution. KMC remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering quality and affordable healthcare to the people of Kashmir,” she said.
About 2,000 patients attended the camp and availed healthcare facilities from highly experienced doctors and specialists.
Specialist consultations were available in Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Endocrinology, General Medicine, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, General Surgery, Minimal Access (Laparoscopic) Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Psychiatry, Orthopedics & Spine Surgery, ENT, Physiotherapy, Dental Care, and several other specialties and sub-specialties.
As part of the special benefits offered during the camp, patients were provided zero charges for hospital stay and eligible surgeries, along with a 50 percent discount on surgical medicines and consumables.
The camp also featured free health screenings, free medicines, and awareness services aimed at promoting preventive healthcare and encouraging timely medical intervention.
The initiative received widespread appreciation from the public, with beneficiaries lauding the efforts of Kashmir Medical College in extending quality healthcare services to the community and reaffirming its role as one of the leading healthcare institutions in the region.
The camp was part of KMC’s larger mission of community outreach, under which similar health programmes and awareness initiatives have earlier been conducted in district hospitals, educational institutions, and underserved areas across Kashmir.