25/09/2026
Sikkim Alpine University Hosts Integrated Health Campaign in Collaboration with Drishti NGO and SSACS
KAMRANG, SOUTH SIKKIM — September 24, 2026 — Sikkim Alpine University successfully conducted an Integrated Health Campaign (IHC) today at its Kamrang Campus in collaboration with Drishti NGO and the Sikkim State AIDS Control Society (SSACS). The initiative aimed to promote health awareness, early detection, and proactive healthcare management among students, faculty members, and administrative staff.
The health campaign received an encouraging response, with over 80 faculty members and students participating in comprehensive health check-ups and diagnostic screenings. The campaign provided essential screening services free of charge, along with professional medical counselling.
Key Screenings Conducted
• Blood Sugar Testing
• HIV Screening
• RPR (Rapid Plasma Reagin) Test
• HCV (Hepatitis C Virus) Test
• HBsAg (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen) Screening
• General Physical and Medical Check-up
The screenings and consultations were conducted by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and community outreach workers, including:
• Dr. Ganesh Rai, Community Health Centre (CHC), Jorethang
• Mrs. Banu Sharma, District Hospital (DH), Namchi
• Mr. Pramod Sharma, Lab Technician, District Hospital (DH), Namchi
• Ms. Tara Chettri, Monitoring & Evaluation/Accountant, Drishti NGO
• Ms. Smita Rai, Outreach Worker (ORW), Drishti NGO
• Ms. Melina Sarki, Outreach Worker (ORW), Drishti NGO
• Mrs. Nimkit Lepcha, Peer Educator, Drishti NGO
• Mrs. Budha Lachi Gurung, Peer Educator, Drishti NGO
Speaking on the outcome of the campaign, University officials expressed their sincere gratitude to the visiting healthcare team and collaborating organisations for bringing essential health services and awareness initiatives directly to the University campus.
The successful conduct of the campaign was made possible through the enthusiastic cooperation and active participation of the faculty members, students, and staff of Sikkim Alpine University, as well as the dedicated efforts of Drishti NGO and SSACS.
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