The North American Telugu Association (NATA) has flagged off a ten-day ‘Seva Days' in Andhra Pradesh, as part of its run up to its bi-annual convention scheduled in Houston Texas on June 29.

The service week included a two-day health camp in Nidiguntapelem village, where over 650 villagers were given free consultation by specialist doctors and free medicine, and Guntur where 1,400 patients were covered.

Another health camp was held in Parkal in Warangal district, where 4,000 patients were given Rs 12 lakh worth medicines. “More than 45 doctors, 40 pharmacist and 150 volunteers participated in the camp, where 4,000 patients were treated in a single day,” Mr A.V.N. Reddy, President NATA, said.

He said the association has also joined hands with the Rotary Club of Hyderabad to fight the incidence of flurosis in Nalagonda district.

The programme will culminate with a medical seminar on December 29 in Hyderabad.