Sabse Pehle Sehat: A Day That Put Health First

On 2 October 2026 — Gandhi Jayanti — Eternal Gift Foundation held its Sabse Pehle Sehat Health Promotion Drive at Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir, Gadakana, Bhubaneswar. By the end of the day, 565 people had received free consultations from ten specialist doctors.

The drive is part of Sabse Pehle Sehat, our campaign built on a simple belief: healthcare should begin before illness becomes an emergency. Here is how the day unfolded.

A traditional welcome

The day began with a traditional welcome at the school gate — a moment of faith, positivity and blessings. It set the tone for everything that followed: good health is not only about treatment, but also about care, compassion and collective responsibility.

Young volunteers, big spirit of service

Young Scout & Guide volunteers — schoolgirls and boys — stepped forward to support the event. From welcoming guests to helping participants find their way, they brought energy, discipline and warmth to the day. Their presence carried a message we care about deeply: the spirit of community service can begin at a young age.

565 people, ten specialists

Families came through the day for check-ups and consultations. Ten specialists covered liver and gastro care, kidney and urology, heart, diabetes, bones and spine, women’s and children’s health, paediatric surgery, and medicine and critical care:

• Dr. Puspak Samal — Senior Consultant, Spine & Orthopaedics, KIMS Superspeciality Hospital
• Dr. Smarak Ranjan Panda — Senior Consultant, Nephrology & Kidney Transplant, Utkal Hospital
• Dr. Priyabrata Das — Senior Consultant, Urology & Kidney Transplant, KIMS Superspeciality Hospital
• Dr. Binod Prusty — Diabetes & Endocrinology, KIMS Hospital
• Dr. Priyabrata Sahu — Senior Consultant, Cardiology, Apollo Hospital, Bhubaneswar
• Dr. Nalinikanta Panda — Obstetrics & Gynaecology Specialist, Govt. of Odisha, Bhubaneswar
• Dr. Kanhu Panda — Paediatrician / Child Specialist, Herrick Healthcare, Bhubaneswar
• Dr. Abhisek Anand — Paediatric Surgeon, Wonderbloom, Bhubaneswar
• Dr. Satya Prakash Ray Choudhury — Gastro & Liver Specialist, Founder & Chairman, Eternal Gift Foundation
• Dr. Santosh Kumar Singh — Medicine & Critical Care Specialist, IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar

From basic check-ups to expert guidance, the drive gave people a chance to take a proactive approach to their health — and to know where they stand before a problem becomes visible.

Thanking our doctors

Each doctor was felicitated for giving their time, expertise and compassionate care to the community. Every consultation was more than medical care — it was a step towards a healthier and more aware community.

In the news

The drive was covered by leading newspapers in Odisha. Held on Gandhiji’s birth anniversary, it was our way of remembering that service to humanity is the greatest tribute to him.

Behind the drive

Behind this initiative stand the founders of Eternal Gift Foundation — Dr. Satya Prakash Ray Choudhury (Chairman & Founder), Dr. Shakti Swaroop and Pandit Matru Prasad Mishra — who continue to champion compassionate healthcare and community welfare. Our thanks to every doctor, volunteer and member of the school who made the day possible.

What comes next

Sabse Pehle Sehat is more than a campaign — it is a commitment to putting prevention, awareness and timely healthcare first. More drives will follow, and each will be listed on our campaign events page. See all the photos in the gallery, or follow us on Instagram at @beyondegf.