Kolkata, January 18, 2026:
Reaffirming the Xaverian legacy of service and its guiding motto “Nihil Ultra” (Nothing Beyond), the St. Xavier’s College (Calcutta) Alumni Association (SXCCAA), in collaboration with the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, successfully organised the Mega Health & Eye Check-Up Camp 2026 on Sunday at the Raghabpur Campus of St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata.
The large-scale outreach initiative benefited over 1,100 residents from Raghabpur and neighbouring villages including Bakeswar, Magurkhali, Shalpukur, Debipur, Gosthomath and Paikhala. The camp provided free medical consultations, screenings and diagnostic services in key disciplines such as Eye Care, ENT, Pediatrics, General Medicine and Dental Care, addressing critical healthcare needs in underserved rural areas.
The programme was inaugurated by Rev. Dr. Dominic Savio, SJ, Principal of St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata and President of SXCCAA, in the presence of Mr. Dilip Mondal, Hon’ble Minister of State for Transport, Government of West Bengal and MLA, Bishnupur (South 24 Parganas). Senior government officials, medical professionals, faculty members, student volunteers and SXCCAA alumni were present, highlighting a strong spirit of collective service.
Addressing the gathering, Rev. Dr. Dominic Savio, SJ remarked, “True education finds its fulfilment in service to humanity. Through initiatives like this health camp, we reaffirm our commitment to compassion, dignity and inclusive development for those who need care the most.”
Now in its 12th edition, the Mega Health & Eye Check-Up Camp has evolved into a flagship outreach programme of SXCCAA. Over the years, it has consistently bridged rural healthcare gaps by providing free diagnostics, medicines, referrals, follow-up care and corrective eye surgeries wherever required.
The initiative received robust support from leading healthcare partners including Charnock Hospitals, Ratsa Diagnostics, The HEKA Foundation and the Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata, and was further strengthened through its alignment with the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan.
Commenting on the success of the programme, Mr. Sanjib Koner, Honorary Secretary, SXCCAA, said the camp exemplified the collective strength of alumni, academia, government and healthcare institutions, working together to create sustainable and meaningful grassroots impact.
The Mega Health & Eye Check-Up Camp 2026 once again underscored SXCCAA’s enduring commitment to social responsibility, inclusive healthcare and community empowerment.
