Ghazipur Mega Health Camp Treats 35,000+ Patients and Performs 346 Surgeries
A massive six-day free health camp in Ghazipur, UP, treated over 35,200 patients and performed 346 surgeries with doctors from across India.
In a massive boost to rural healthcare, a six-day mega health camp in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, has successfully provided free medical assistance to more than 35,200 patients. Held under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026 from September 26 to October 1, the initiative brought high-end specialist care directly to the doorsteps of those in eastern Uttar Pradesh, performing 346 surgeries and conducting over 35,000 laboratory tests.
Organisers have hailed the event as the largest health camp conducted in Uttar Pradesh in 2026. For many residents in rural Ghazipur, accessing specialist doctors traditionally meant expensive and exhausting journeys to major cities like Varanasi or Lucknow. This camp flipped that dynamic, bringing the hospital to the people.
A National Medical Force Assembles in Ghazipur
The scale of the camp was supported by a formidable team of 498 doctors and healthcare professionals. The medical force was truly national in scope, featuring specialists from prestigious institutions such as AIIMS New Delhi, Jaslok Hospital Mumbai, Apollo Hospital Delhi, and Heritage Hospital Varanasi.
Surgeons travelled from various corners of the country, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Punjab, and Karnataka, to work alongside local medical college staff. The multidisciplinary team included:
- Faculty and consultants
- Residents and interns
- Nurses and paramedics
- Pharmacists
The camp was officially inaugurated on September 26 by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak. Supported by Rotary International, the event was split into two phases: Outpatient Department (OPD) services from September 26 to 28, followed by a dedicated surgical phase from September 28 to October 1.
Specialist Care for Every Need
The camp offered 15 different specialist services, ensuring that even complex medical issues could be addressed locally. The breadth of care included:
- Cardiology and Neurology
- Gastroenterology and Urology
- Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology
- Gynaecology and Paediatrics
- Dermatology, Psychiatry, and ENT
- Endocrinology and Plastic Surgery
- General Medicine
Data from the camp revealed that 60 per cent of the total OPD footfall—amounting to 21,120 patients—was concentrated in four key areas: General Medicine, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, and Neurology. The remaining 14,080 patients sought help from the other 11 specialty departments.
Surgeries and Surgical Success
Beyond consultations, the camp focused heavily on clinical outcomes. Out of the 346 free surgeries performed, 140 were eye-related procedures, while 206 covered various other medical needs. Notably, the surgical team successfully completed 22 major, complex cases involving orthopaedics, general surgery, and plastic surgery.
The 'Health Warriors' of Ghazipur
The massive logistical undertaking was supported by over 350 volunteers, affectionately known as “Ghazipur ke Swasth Yoddha” (Ghazipur’s Health Warriors). These volunteers played a critical role in patient registration, navigation, and general care coordination.
Abhinav Sinha, the leader behind the camp's organisation, emphasized that the mission went beyond simple check-ups. “Our goal is that patients in need receive the necessary treatment after specialist consultation and access to surgical care where required,” Sinha stated. He noted that bringing specialist services to the local region provides immense relief to thousands of families who would otherwise struggle to access such care.
As the camp concludes, organisers suggest that this "Ghazipur model"—which seamlessly links consultation, diagnostics, and surgery in a single continuous chain—could serve as a blueprint for future healthcare initiatives across the state.