Awareness & Screening Programmes

Awareness & Out Reach Programmes

It is never too early to create awareness and work towards prevention or at the least, early detection. The Foundation regularly organizes talks in schools, colleges and public forums for creating awareness about kidney diseases and the symptoms to look out for, their prevention and early treatment.

Till June 2010, Ms. Rajalakshmi Ravi who has personal experience with kidney disease and brings a special commitment and understanding to the programmes has conducted 161 of them reaching out to over 55,000 people. Dr. Suresh and Dr. Georgi Abraham both experts in the field also provide valuable inputs towards the awareness drives and have personally conducted many programmes.

Field visits are also organized for students to come and observe the dialysis procedure first hand and interact with patients.

We have also used media such as Radio and TV to spread awareness with help from our Goodwill Ambassador Suriya.

Screening Camps

As with any disease, early detection and treatment can make a huge difference. TANKER reaches out with regular screening camps in schools and communities for early detection and diagnosis of kidney related problems. This not just helps diagnose and treat the ailment but also spread awareness about the importance of early detection.