Jamshedpur: In a significant step towards ensuring better healthcare and rehabilitation for people suffering from epilepsy, a two-day special health camp will be held at Ghatsila Sub-Divisional Hospital on 11 and 12 August 2025 under Project ‘Ullas’. The initiative has been taken by Deputy Commissioner Karna Satyarthi and is being organized by the District Health Committee, East Singhbhum, with the technical cooperation of AIIMS, New Delhi. The camp will not only focus on the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy patients but will also provide specialized training to doctors and health workers to strengthen epilepsy care at the community level.
According to Civil Surgeon Sahir Pal, the camp has been designed with multiple objectives — to spread awareness about epilepsy among the general public, to dispel prevalent myths and misconceptions, to encourage early identification and diagnosis, to provide accessible and continuous treatment facilities, and to reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with the disease. He emphasized that epilepsy, though a treatable neurological disorder, often remains undiagnosed or untreated in rural areas due to lack of awareness and social prejudice.
The camp will offer a range of services, including free epilepsy screening, availability of essential medicines, consultation and treatment by specialist doctors, counseling and psychological support for both children and adults, and the formation of a support group of patients and community-based health workers. These services aim to provide not just medical assistance but also emotional and social rehabilitation to those living with the condition.
Alongside the camp, a structured training program will be conducted for medical officers, community health officers (CHO), ASHA workers, and ANMs. Experts from AIIMS, New Delhi, will provide technical guidance on epilepsy management, covering aspects such as early symptom recognition, emergency response during seizures, long-term treatment protocols, and patient counseling. This training is expected to improve the capacity of frontline health workers in handling epilepsy cases effectively at the grassroots level.
For smooth execution of the event, DRCHO Ranjit Panda has been appointed as the nodal officer by the Civil Surgeon. The medical team will include two psychiatrists, a pediatrician, and two medical officers, all of whom will provide their specialized services during the two-day program.
Deputy Commissioner Karn Satyarthi expressed confidence that the camp will not only address the immediate medical needs of epilepsy patients but will also pave the way for long-term support systems. “Through Project ‘Ullas’, we aim to ensure that people affected by epilepsy receive proper treatment, emotional support, and a life of dignity, free from social stigma,” he said.
The District Health Committee has appealed to the public, especially those showing symptoms of epilepsy or having a medical history of seizures, to participate in the camp and avail themselves of the free facilities. With community cooperation and medical expertise, the administration hopes to bring a visible improvement in the standard of living of epilepsy patients in the region.
