Community-Based Health Camp at Chalthan Village, Surat District: A Report on Medical Student-Led Screening and Referral Activities

Introduction:Health camps serve as vital platforms for early screening,health education,and improving access to care in underserved areas.Involving medical students enhances their practical learning and community engagement. Aim and Objectives:To assess the health status of residents attending a community-based health camp in Chalthan village and to identify individuals requiring further medical evaluation or referrals. Materials and Methods: A health camp was conducted on 21st February 2025 in Chalthan village, Surat district, Gujarat, under the coordination of the Department of Community Medicine,Government Medical College,Surat.Students, residents,faculty,and support staff carried out health assessments, including demographic data collection, anthropometry, blood pressure, blood sugar screening,laboratory investigations,and referral services. Results:A total of 179 patients were evaluated.The majority were female,and the mean age was 34.2 years.Over 40% of adults screened were hypertensive,and 10% were diabetic. Around 37% of individuals required referral to a higher center for further care.Anaemia was identified in more than half of those tested. Conclusion: The health camp demonstrated the effectiveness of collaborative, student-led field interventions in rural health care delivery. It enabled early identification of health issues and ensured linkage to appropriate services.