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Children from different age groups from class 4th to 8th attended the camp that started from 9.30am and continued till 3pm. Children diagnosed with health problems like seasonal flu, weakness, malnutrition and other illnesses were given prescriptions, medicines and health advices to remain fit and healthy. Similarly, hearing and speech impaired children too were checked-up thoroughly and provided prescriptions and treatment on the occasion. Doctors from community medicine department including Dr Amit Kumar (Associate Professor) Dr Shashi Khan (Lady Medical officer) led by Urban Health Training Centre (UHTC) incharge Dr Amit Kumar (Assistant Professor) carried out medical check-up of children. Ophthalmologist Dr Neha Singh Chauhan, optometrist Shivlal Vishwakarma, paediatrician Dr Sonia, Dr Shailendra Mishra and Dr Luvkush Mishra along with nursing and MSW staff were present on the occasion.

A free health-check up camp was organized under the banner of United Medicity Hospital at the Anganwadi Kendra of Chatkana Village under Chaka block, Prayagraj, on Wednesday. As many as 250 people including men, women and children attended the camp that started from 9.30am and continued till 3pm. Doctors from community medicine department including Dr Anas Ahmad Khan ,(Associate Professor) Dr Bilkish (Medical officer )led by Dr Anuj Singh (Assistant Professor cum RHTC incharge)carried out medical check-up of people. Those diagnosed with health problems like seasonol flu, Diabetes, hypetension, weakness,malnutrition and other illnesses were given prescriptions, medicines and health advise to remain fit and healthy. Dr Neha Singh Chauhan Ophthalmologist along with optometrist Shivlal Vishwakarma conducted eye check-up of people. Those who were identified with poor visions and cataracts were suggested eye glasses and catract surguries Nursing staff Saraswati, Vidya Prajapati, Rekha Sahani, Priyanka and Medical Social Worker (MSW) Shreepal Shrivastava and Rakesh Kumar were present alongwith other supporting staff of Medicity hospital

United medicity sets its foot into the domain of infertility care. Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology led by Prof. Urvashi Barman Singh organised workshop on 'intra uterine insemination' (IUI) in conjunction with Department of Pathology. Dr shalini dwivedi and team from NOVA IVF demonstrated the IUI. Dr Yasheswini, Dr Ashvini, Dr Anjali and Dr Ankur from OBGY department were participants. This facility will be available to all needy people from 7th October onwards. HOD Prof. Urvashi Barman Singh talked about increasing prevelance of infertility worldwide and IUI is a non invasive, cost effective method and a boon for infertile couples (especially unexplained infertility). DR Shalini Dwivedi ( NOVA IVF, Prayagraj infertility specialist ) shared her experience and knowledge on IUI and demonstrated accurate method for semen preparation to our participants and gave them hands on training. 

Total 180 patients benefitted with Community Camp of United Medicity Community camp was organized by Rural Health training Centre of Community Medicine Department at Lawayankala and Kuriya Village. Total 180 patients were consulted and medicine distributed. Follwing name of doctors and supporting staff of United Medicity were present in the camp Doctor's Name Dr. Anas Ahmad Khan (Associate professor) Dr. Anuj Singh (Assistant professor Cum RHTC-Incharge) Dr. Bilkish (Lady Medical Officer) Nusing staff Saraswati, Chandani Medical Social Worker (MSW) 1. Shreepal shrivastav 2. Rakesh Kumar The camp was organized under the super vision Dr. Anuj Singh (RHTC Incharge)

United Medicity has been carrying out its social activities from time to time for the benefit of the poorer section of the society. To carry this further, and in view of the recent rise in viral fever in children and adults and cases of dengue fever, special steps have been taken to help the people of Prayagraj and nearby areas. A special infectious disease ward has been set up to admit these patients. The emergency services are 24x7 and pediatricians and medical specialist are available round the clock to attend top these patients. The bed charges and consultation charges for this ward has been waived and patient will be admitted free of cost. The investigations are being heavily subsidized and only necessary investigations will be done. The patients have to bear the cost of medicines only. These patients will be provided free foods also. We are sure these steps will help the poor people greatly and will ease the burden on government hospitals. We hope more people take benefit of this facility and will also save many lives.

United Medicity has been committed in control of Covid 19 since the beginning of outbreak. Starting the first private sector Covid Care facility last year, United Medicity was firm in its approach and provided the residents of prayagraj and nearby areas a registered treatment center of excellence. After the covid waved, United Medicity ensured on the vaccination initiative by being the first private sector vaccinating over 2000 health care professionals and front line workers from police, army & railways. Since the end of Covid second wave, vaccination is being done each day, in a clean & safe dedicated area with complete compliance and norms. Special Vaccination days for Couples, for women only (pink booths), father- children vaccination days, college students’ days has been some of the initiatives. Special initiative was also taken for rural population vaccination. Till date we have vaccinated 11272 individuals in which 4868 people above 45 yrs have been vaccinated on the other hand 6404 people of age 18yrs – 45yrs have been vaccinated.

Over 95 children from flood-hit slums attended health check-up camp at United Medicity Over 95 underprivileged children from flood-hit areas of Prayagraj attended a health check-up camp conducted under the aegis of Rotary Allahabad Royals at the United Medicity Hospital, Prayagraj, on Wednesday. These poor children were from the flood-hit slums situated in different parts of the city including Gaughat, Kareli and Karelabagh among others. These flood victims were checked-up thoroughly by pediatric and eye specialist doctors including Dr Mohd Kasif, Dr Sonia Agarwal, Dr Manish Tandon, Dr Shiv Lal Vishwakarma and Dr Vishwajeet Kumar. The health check-up camp was conducted under the supervision of Medical Director, United Medicity Dr Pramod Kumar. Speaking on the occasion, president, Rotary Allahabad Royals Shazia Khan shared the objective of the health check-up camp. She said the Rotary Allahabad has taken the initiative in order to diagnose health-issues of children living in the slums of the city which recently had got affected in the flood. This will help us to provide children a better medical treatment, she added. The president also told children about the importance of cleanliness and asked them to adopt good habits in order to remain healthy. Rotarian Poonam Gulati told children about the importance of education and health. She also shared some plans with the Rotarians to educate underprivileged children of the society. Vice-president, United Group and Rotarian Radhika Gulati interacted with children and asked them about Covid-19 and the importance of vaccination in order to know about their awareness. She encouraged children to participate regularly in health check-up camps to remain fit. The Rotarians also distributed refreshments to children and health-kits to teen-aged girls. Among the office bearers of the Rotary Allahabad Royals present on the occasion include president Shazia Khan, secretary Mahima Agarwal, treasurer Richa Agarwal, Poonam Gulati and Radhika Gulati. Out-patient department (OPD) in-charge Neetu Agarwal convened the health-check up camp.

In line with the Government of Uttar Pradesh and in view of the possible third phase of the epidemic of covid-19, a CME on prevention of Covid in children was organized by United Institute of Medical Science and United Medicity Hospital on 26th and 27th August 2021. Approximately 125 doctors participated and they were given detailed information regarding the treatment of COVID patients and prevention of Covid in children. They were trained by senior doctors and faculties of United Institute of Medical Science. Department of Psychiatry emphasized upon importance of proper personal care in Covid patients. Besides, Department of Pediatrics emphasized on resuscitation and delivery room care of neonates born to Covid mothers. Following that Department of OBS & GYNAE gave presentation on labor and delivery in women with suspected or confirmed Covid infection. Lastly, department of Microbiology gave presentation on sample collection for covid in a child, community surveillance, screening and contact training. This program aims at training the doctors of all the departments due to the possibility of more children getting affected in the possible third COVID wave. This is being done so that children could get right treatment.

As part of World Breastfeeding Week (August 1 to 7), the community medicine department of United Institute of Medical Sciences (UIMS), Prayagraj conducted an educational awareness program at the Aganwadi Centre of Primary School in Sadwan Kala, Naini, on Wednesday. The program was organized to appraise mothers about the various aspects and benefits of breastfeeding to newly born babies. A team of doctors from the community medicine department told mothers about the significance of breastfeeding as well as the right posture while feeding to babies. They were also informed about the diseases which a baby can suffer from in lack of breastfeeding by the mothers. The doctors of Gynecology and Pediatrician department informed about the necessity and importance of nutritional food indispensable for breastfeeding mothers. They said that nutritious diet is very important to mothers as then only a baby can get proper nutrition and remain healthy. On the occasion, Mukhya Sevika, Aganwadi Akbari Begum along with sahayika Sunita Giri distributed breastfeeding kits and fruits to over 40 mothers who were present at the centre to participate in the program. The teachers of Primary School, Sadwan Kala including headmistress Rashmi Arora and assistant teachers Sarita Kumari, Swati Singh, and Rupa Kanaujia were also participated in the awareness program. The team of doctors includes Dr Sanjeev, Dr E Srikaath Reddy, Dr Anuj Singh, Dr Amit Kumar, Dr Anjani Srivastava, Dr Ankit Singh, Dr Prashidutt and Dr Ashvini Bhatnagar.

As part of World Breastfeeding Week (August 1 to 7), the community medicine department of United Institute of Medical Sciences (UIMS), Prayagraj conducted an educational awareness program at the Aganwadi Centre of Primary School in Sadwan Kala, Naini, on Wednesday. The program was organized to appraise mothers about the various aspects and benefits of breastfeeding to newly born babies. A team of doctors from the community medicine department told mothers about the significance of breastfeeding as well as the right posture while feeding to babies. They were also informed about the diseases which a baby can suffer from in lack of breastfeeding by the mothers. The doctors of Gynecology and Pediatrician department informed about the necessity and importance of nutritional food indispensable for breastfeeding mothers. They said that nutritious diet is very important to mothers as then only a baby can get proper nutrition and remain healthy. On the occasion, Mukhya Sevika, Aganwadi Akbari Begum along with sahayika Sunita Giri distributed breastfeeding kits and fruits to over 40 mothers who were present at the centre to participate in the program. The teachers of Primary School, Sadwan Kala including headmistress Rashmi Arora and assistant teachers Sarita Kumari, Swati Singh, and Rupa Kanaujia were also participated in the awareness program. The team of doctors includes Dr Sanjeev, Dr E Srikaath Reddy, Dr Anuj Singh, Dr Amit Kumar, Dr Anjani Srivastava, Dr Ankit Singh, Dr Prashidutt and Dr Ashvini Bhatnagar.

Out of eighty-seven faculty & staff members of the United Group of Institutions, of whom forty were men and forty-seven were women, eighty-four were vaccinated on the second day of a 2-day vaccination drive organised by United Medicity, Jhalwa, Prayagraj. Eighty-four members of UGI were administered with the first dose of Covishield under the supervision of Dr. Srikant Reddy, whereas three members were suffering from high blood pressure and couldn't be vaccinated. The first day of the drive saw the vaccination of 79 members of UGI.

United Group of Institutions, Naini United Medicity participated in a 2-day Vaccination Drive organised by United Medicity, Jhalwa, Prayagraj. The vaccination drive went on from 11 am to 4 pm on the first day and followed the COVID-appropriate norms and protocols. Seventy-nine members of the UGI faculty & staff, consisting of fourteen women and sixty-five men, were administered with the first dose of Covishield. Medical Director, Dr. Pramod Kumar has also spoken of the availability of Sputnik vaccines at United Medicity as soon as possible. This vaccination drive also saw the participation of United Group of Institutions Vice-Chairman Satpal Gulati, United Institute of Technology Principal, Prof. Sanjay Srivastav, and United Institute of Pharmacy Principal Dr. Alok Mukherji.

A two-day vaccination drive was organised by United Medicity under the supervision of Dr. Anuj Singh. The first day saw seventy-nine faculty and staff members of United Group of Institutions getting Covishield vaccinations of whom 14 were women and 65 were men. Vice Chairman Satpal Gulati, Dr. Sanjay Srivastava and Dr. Alok Mukherji were also present.

Mr. Nani Gopalji (88 yrs.) & Mrs. Mira Rani 77 yrs.) leaving after being discharged from United Medicity. Both of them had been infected by COVID-19 and successfully defeated the disease under the services of all medical staff at United Medicity.