The TANKER Awareness and Prevention Program (TAPP) team of TANKER Foundation participated in the screening camp organised and conducted by the Nagarathar Physicians of North America & International Nagarathar Health Club (NPNA & INHC) at Hosur, Saturday, May 17, 2025. N.U. Hospitals of Bengaluru supported TANKER Foundation with a doctor and a paramedic.

Date: 17.5.2025
Place: Hosur
Venue: Meera Mahal – Balaji Nagar, Hosur
Number of participants: 116 members of the general public
Tests done: BMI, blood pressure, capillary blood glucose, urine
Doctor: Dr. Nisarga K.N.
Nagaraj Kabbur (Paramedic) – N.U. Hospital, Bengaluru
TAPP team: Mrs. Rajalakshmi Ravi – TAPP Head, Mrs. Ramapriya, Mr. Hemeshwaran, Mrs. Deepa
Volunteers: Four volunteers: Mr. Arish, Mr. Hariprasanth, Mr. Siva, Mrs. Monisha Rani
Remarks: The screening camp was organised and conducted by the Nagarathar Physicians of North America & International Nagarathar Health Club (NPNA & INHC).

The screening identified 67 individuals with high random blood sugar levels, of whom 32 were newly-diagnosed with diabetes. Additionally, 23 individuals were found to have elevated blood pressure, and 97 high-risk cases were referred to private hospitals for further evaluation.

Dietary advice was given by TAPP Head, Mrs. Rajalakshmi Ravi.

Later, in a letter, the NPNA executive committee thanked “all the entities for the magnificent collaborative efforts and conducting the cardiac and kidney mega camp in Hosur… very successfully”.

TANKER Foundation was among the organisation leaders and teams NPNA thanked.