Bringing Quality Healthcare to the Underserved

The Mother Teresa Foundation, through its successful health wing – Mother Teresa Health Centre, hosted a Free Medical Camp in Tanjavur on May 4, 2025, with an innovative, community-first approach. Rooted in the spirit of service and compassion, this initiative aimed to make quality healthcare accessible to the underserved and economically challenged communities.

More than 184 patients benefited from this life-enhancing event.

What Made This Medical Camp Special?

With each medical camp, the Foundation raises the bar, striving to improve services beyond previous standards. This time, the focus was not only on treatment but also on empowering the community through health education, preventive care, and affordability.

Key Services Offered:

• ✅ Free Diagnostic Tests
  • Random Blood Sugar
  • Blood Pressure
  • ECG
  • Biothesiometry (for early diabetic neuropathy detection)
• ✅ Discounted Lab Tests & Medicines
  • All tests and prescribed medicines were available at 20% discount on the day of the camp.
• ✅ Affordable Surgeries (Offer valid till 31.05.2025)
  Patients who registered at the camp are eligible for discounted surgeries throughout May.

Surgeries at Minimal Cost – An Inclusive Approach

For Men:

• Hernia, Hydrocele, Scrotal Swelling
• Appendix Surgery (Open)
• Circumcision
• Varicose Veins
• Lipoma, Cyst Removal
• Piles, Fistula, Anal Fissure Treatments
• Toe Nail Surgery
• Nose Septoplasty

For Women:

• Uterus Fibroids & Uterus Removal
• Gallbladder Stones
• Ovary Removal
• Breast Lump & Cancer Surgeries
• Lipoma & Cyst Removal
• Hernia & Scrotal Swelling Treatment

For Children:

• Hernia & Appendix Surgeries
• Nose Septoplasty
• Circumcision

More Than Just Treatment – Education That Empowers

The medical camp also hosted health awareness sessions focusing on:

• Balanced Nutrition
• Preventive Healthcare
• Importance of Physical Activity
• Managing Lifestyle Diseases

These sessions were designed to encourage long-term health consciousness among rural families, especially those who usually lack access to such knowledge.

A Testament to Impact

The overwhelming participation of 184 beneficiaries is a testament to the success of the Free Medical Camp in Tanjavur. Beyond numbers, it brought confidence, relief, and hope to families who once felt neglected by the system.

Why These Camps Matter

Access to affordable healthcare should be a basic right, not a privilege. For the many who suffer in silence due to financial constraints, these free and discounted services are not just treatments—they are lifelines.

Be Part of the Change

👉 You can help us reach more people.

• Volunteer your time
• Donate to support future camps
• Spread awareness in your network

Together, we can build a healthier, stronger, and more compassionate community.