Preventing allergy: Free treatment drive kicks off
On the first day over 250 patients visited the 13 camp organised by the district health department.
On the first day over 250 patients visited the 13 camp organised by the district health department. PHOTO: FILE
ISLAMABAD:
A ten-day pollen allergy relief camp set up at the Aabpara Community Centre kicked-off on Monday to provide free of cost treatment to its patients.
“Though we are giving treatment at this camp but our major focus is on creating awareness because prevention is better than cure,” she said.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 1st, 2014.
A ten-day pollen allergy relief camp set up at the Aabpara Community Centre kicked-off on Monday to provide free of cost treatment to its patients.
On the first day over 250 patients visited the 13 camp organised by the district health department.
Treatment such as, homeopathic, allopathic and herbal treatment facilities are being provided free of cost.
ICT store staff Chaudhry Amjad said compared to the previous year the patient influx is low this time.
Terlai Rural Health Centre Woman Medical Officer Dr Sadia Naz said majority of the patients coming to the camp are well aware of its symptoms and treatment which it is a positive sign.
“Though we are giving treatment at this camp but our major focus is on creating awareness because prevention is better than cure,” she said.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 1st, 2014.