This was gesture of social awareness from Bollywood reigning queen Priyanka Chopra.
Priyanka and her doctor parents Ashok and Madhu Chopra in association with the Lions Club of SOL, were part of a three-day free medical camp for the under- privileged and needy. It was held from December 12-14 at Chopra’s Kasturi Polyclinic and at Marble Arch School (both in Oshiwara). Priyanka’s dad is a general physician while her mum is a gynaecologist. The camp promised life-long check-ups to members of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE).
The camp included specialised doctors from various fields. Says Dr Chopra, “The camp was called Affordable Medical Treatment for All (AMTA) 2008. The main aim was community service. We had 21 consultants from various fields participating which included general physicians, neurologists, ENT specialists, and ayurvedic and homeopathic doctors also. The aim was also to create awareness about AIDS, organ donation and early diagnosis of diseases such as oral cancer and hernia detection.”
Priyanka who was spotted sitting at the registration desk said, “After the terror attack, it was essential for people to know about organ donation. Many people lost their lives due to a lack of awareness. A number of terror victims await kidney donation while 65 await liver transplantation. Educational programmes by various doctors were held to dispel myths.”
