LAHORE: A health screening camp has been established at Government High School for Boys, Shershah Colony, Raiwind Road, Lahore, as part of an initiative aimed at monitoring students’ health and identifying potential medical concerns at an early stage.
Health Screening Camp Established
The camp was organised jointly by the Health and Population Department and the Literacy and Non-Formal Education Department.
The initiative was inaugurated in the presence of representatives from the Health and Population Department, Chairperson of the Literacy and Non-Formal Education Committee MPA Maria Talal, and CEO Health Lahore Dr Asif Khan Niazi.
During the camp, medical teams provided basic health screening facilities and conducted preliminary examinations of students to assess their overall health.
Dr Asif Khan Niazi also reviewed arrangements at the screening camp and directed medical staff to ensure that the screening process was carried out effectively.
Students to Receive Follow-Up Care
According to officials, the initiative is intended to facilitate early identification of illnesses and other health concerns among schoolchildren while ensuring access to appropriate medical assistance.
Students requiring further examination or treatment will be referred to relevant healthcare facilities for follow-up care.
Officials said school-based health screening can play an important role in monitoring children’s health and enabling timely intervention where medical concerns are identified.
