DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjams.2025.v13i04.023

Pages: 985-992

Background: Health camps are usually targeted to underprivileged people of rural places. They help in the awareness, preventive and curative services to those people. Health camps play a crucial role in enhancing individual and community well-being by providing essential medical services, especially in rural areas with limited access to healthcare. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted during a one-day health camp in Sherpur village, Patna District, on December 13, 2022. The camp was organized by Govt. Tibbi College and Hospital, Patna, involving an interdisciplinary team. All the services including medicines, consultation charges were free of cost. All attending patients were included, with their socio-demographic and clinical data recorded. Results: The camp attended 572 patients, diagnosing 740 conditions. There were 264 (46.15%) females and 308 (53.85%) males. 547 (95.63%) patients belonged to Hindu religion, 23 (4.02%) patients belonged to Muslim religion and 02 (0.35%) patients belonged to Christian community. The most common diagnoses were related to the musculoskeletal (32.97%), respiratory (17.43%), and digestive (16.35%) systems. Other conditions included issues related to neurology, psychiatry, endocrinology, and dermatology. Conclusion: The data highlighted significant healthcare needs in the rural community and emphasizing common conditions. The camp's success underscores the necessity of regular and extended healthcare interventions in underserved areas.