Medical Camp in Pallamalli Village
Pallamalli village is located in Chimakurthi Mandal, Prakasam District. The ground water in this village and surrounding villages have been contaminated with Fluoride and Uranium, people consuming this drinking water are suffering from kidney related problems. Many families and children are also suffering from Fluorosis.
There was an article published in Deccan Chronicle (local newspaper) detailing the drinking water problem in 46 villages in Prakasam District:
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140925/nation-current-affairs/article/uranium-poisoning-water-46-villages
Project Pallamalli is aimed to initially conduct a medical camp to bring awareness in the local communities and to educate about drinking purifying water, to perform preliminary examinations of the public from the local affected areas and neighboring villages; and provide basic medications.
Project Documentation :
1. Project Request form.
2. Project Charter
3. Medical Camp Report
4. Camp Photos
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