Reason to Smile – Dental Camp
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| Dentist examining teeth |
Healthy teeth are a great reason for Udayan children to smile and to ensure this, Udayan conducts a Dental check up camp every year on its premises. On 14thMarch 2022, a team of dentists examined the teeth of all children and advised treatment as required – with 37 children being referred for IOPA test (Intraoral per apical) and prescribed medicines. The program included demonstration of correct tooth brushing and information on the maintenance of oral hygiene Medicated toothbrushes and mouth freshener were distributed to each child.
Eyes are Precious – Eye Check Up
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| Eye being checked up |
Eyes are the most important sensory organ, so with the objective ensure the proper care of children’s vision and detect early eye ailments, vision disorder and refractive errors, every year Udayan organizes an Eye Check –up Camp on its premises. In the month of March, a team of renowned ophthalmologists screened all children, identifying 7 children who were given spectacles
Skin Check-up Camp
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| Skin screening camp |
Regular
skin check up camps are organized at Udayan for all children, to identify
patches of leprosy. This year a skin camp was organized with total 22 children suspected
of leprosy and kept under observation, and leprosy identified in 3 children who
were prescribed with medication and care by the doctor.
Orientation on Reproductive Health
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| Orientation to children on reproductive health |
Orientation on Reproductive Health is essential to help adolescent children to learn about the biological, psychological and social-cultural perspectives of changes happening in the body during adolescence. Udayan conducted orientation sessions with a renowned gynaecologist to educate girls (aged- 12-18 years)on reproductive health, hygiene & self-awareness through interaction. Additionally,65 adolescent girls of Udayan prescribed with supplementary Iron Folic Acid tablets for 15 consecutive days, twice in a year.
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