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**JIPMER Launches Mega Health Camps Across Region as Part of National Women’s Health Initiative**
**PUDUCHERRY, September 22, 2025** – Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) has initiated a series of mega health camps across Puducherry and surrounding regions as part of the “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan” (Healthy Woman, Empowered Family Campaign), a nationwide initiative focused on promoting women’s health and nutrition. The 21-day intensive campaign was rolled out nationally by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week.
According to a JIPMER press statement, upcoming outreach mega medical camps are scheduled at Ayandur village in Villupuram on September 23rd, the Hindustan Glass Factory in Thondamantham on September 25th (targeting industrial women workers), and at Dhadhankuppam Village, near Gingee, Villupuram on September 26th. These camps will offer comprehensive services, including anemia screening, menstrual hygiene awareness programs, and nutrition-focused health talks specifically designed for adolescent girls (including school and college students) and adult women.
The JIPMER initiatives align with the national campaign’s aim to empower women and strengthen families through targeted health awareness. Programs focus on promoting the physical, mental, and nutritional well-being of women and children. Beneficiaries are also being educated about government health schemes, such as AB-PMJAY, and the benefits of ABHA IDs for maintaining digital health records.
Recent events include a campaign held at Kasturba College for Women, Villianur, Puducherry, reaching over 100 students and women. Awareness sessions covered crucial topics like women’s wellness, mental health and stress management, preventive care including gynecological cancer awareness and HPV vaccination, the “Eat Right Campaign” promoting safe and nutritious food habits, and safe blood and organ donation practices.
A previous mega health camp at the JIPMER Rural Health Centre, Ramanathapuram, featured 15 specialized stalls dedicated to women’s healthcare. The camp provided comprehensive services, including anemia screening, blood pressure and BMI checks, breast and cervical cancer awareness, nutritional counselling, and lifestyle guidance.
Simultaneously, the JIPMER Urban Health Centre, Kurusukuppam, extended the campaign to Deepsthal School, focusing on both adolescent girls and adult women. Activities included anemia screening for students, nutrition-focused health talks, and menstrual hygiene awareness sessions.
JIPMER centres in Karaikal and Yanam are also actively participating in the campaign, conducting health melas and awareness sessions throughout their respective regions. The institute encourages women in these regions to take advantage of these vital healthcare resources.
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