The Department of Dermatology,
Venereology and Leprosy, FMMC in association with CREDAI Women's wing and
CREDAI Mangalore organized a skin camp on the occasion of World skin health day on 8th July 2024, at Northern Sky
Excelsa, Kadri, Mangalore.
The community based research project headed by Dr.
Rochelle Monteiro "Closing the cycle of marginalization- Migrant Workers and
Neglected Tropical Disorders of Skin (NTDs) in South India" was awarded the
DERMLINK 2023 Research Grant (International) under the International Foundation for Dermatology
through the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS). Only one project per country is selected for
this prestigious grant among a multitude of applicants. Under the purview of
this grant, the skin camp was conducted for migrant construction workers.
The programme started with a brief
inaugural function and lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries. Dr. Ramesh Bhat M, Professor of Dermatology and Head of Research FMRC welcomed
the gathering. Rev. Fr George Jeevan
Sequeira, Administrator FMMCH addressed the gathering, he spoke about the need
to identify and treat skin disorders. He
also informed the audience about the benefits Father Muller Charitable
Institutions is offering to them. FMCI
will be providing free health cards to all the construction workers for
availing health benefits in the future. Mr Vinod Pinto, President CREDAI
addressed the gathering and requested them
to avail the health benefits offered by the camp. Dr Anil Shetty, Professor of Paediatrics,
FMMC spoke during the occasion. Mrs. Kritheen Ameen CREDAI Women's wing
coordinator, Mrs. Rajni Patrao and Mr Arjun Rao CEO CREDAI graced the occasion.
The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr
Rochelle Monteiro Professor of Dermatology and organizer of the camp. Refreshments were served to all the
attendees. A total of 150 workers attended
the camp and 80 workers were screened and treated for skin disorders. Free medicines were provided to all. The workers were also provided with health
information on skin disorders and were provided with a "ChatBot" (Derma_Chat_Bot) to address their skin
concerns in the future. Post Graduates
and Interns of Department of Dermatology attended the camp.
