MTNL Perfect Health Mela

The MTNL Perfect Health Mela[1][2] is a five-day annual event centred around prevalent health issues and their prevention. This health fair is held between Dussehra and Diwali in the month of October every year, and features seminars, lectures, entertainment shows, health workshops, free on-ground checkups, pop–up stores, and competitions for schools,[3] colleges, and corporates. The event aims to create mass awareness on common healthcare issues in India. The brainchild of cardiologist Dr K K Aggarwal,[4] the event is organised and managed by the Heart Care Foundation of India (HCFI). It is one of the most visited community health events, with a footfall of more than a lakh each year from all segments of society. Over the past two decades, the Mela has conducted many health awareness campaigns including hand hygiene, influenza management, heart health, dengue, and malaria.

Perfect Health Mela (25th)
Time8 am to 10 pm
LocationNew Delhi, India
Also known asHealth Mela
CauseHealth awareness
First reporterDr K K Aggarwal
Organised byHeart Care Foundation of India, MTNL, Dept. of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Delhi, New Delhi Municipal Council, South, East and North Delhi Municipal Corporation
ParticipantsHealthcare organisations, schools, colleges, corporates, general public

History

Perfect Health Mela[5] was held for the first time in 1993. This was commemorated by a stamp issue.[6]

The primary focus was to debate and deliver a comprehensive strategy for the national management of new age health epidemics such as dengue and swine flu.

References
  1. ""MTNL Perfect Health Mela"". The Hindu. 26 July 2007. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  2. "'Perfect Health Mela' to be organised in Delhi | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 26 October 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  3. "Heritage – Inter Dance school competition at PHM". Times of India.
  4. "Exercise in the morning or evening? Here's when it is most healthy". Hindustan Times. 1 May 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  5. "24th edition of HCFI's annual event – Perfect Health Mela". www.timeout.com. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  6. "India Post – Govt of India" (PDF). List National Post Stamps released.
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