Gurgaon: Senior citizens will be able to access free health check-ups closer to home at the special health camps being organised at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across the district every Thursday.The initiative, launched under Haryana’s Vridh Seva Evam Swasthya Karyakram, is aimed at diagnosing diabetes, hypertension, insomnia and other age-related ailments in people aged 60 years and above. Depending on their condition, they will also receive consultations and treatment advice through ayurveda, yoga and naturopathy.Yoga instructors will conduct sessions on simple exercises and meditation suited to senior citizens. Officials said the programme seeks to improve access to preventive health care, encourage healthy lifestyles and help elderly residents lead active, independent and healthier lives.The programme comes at a time when non-communicable diseases and mobility-related health concerns are increasingly affecting the elderly. Health experts say regular screening can help detect problems early and reduce complications among senior citizens.District Ayush officer Dr Manju Kumari said the camps are intended to make health care more accessible for older residents. “All Ayushman Arogya Mandirs have been directed to ensure smooth conduct of the weekly camps and encourage maximum participation,” she said.
