A total of 25 high-risk cases were detected at the screening camp conducted by the TANKER Awareness and Prevention Program (TAPP) team of TANKER Foundation at farmers shandy in Anna Nagar, Madurai, Thursday, June 12, 2025. Dr. Ramanathan guided the TAPP team and volunteers in conducting the camp.

Date: 12.6.2025
Place: Anna Nagar, Madurai
Venue: Uzhavar Sandhai, Anna Nagar, Madurai
Number of participants: 64 members of the general public
Tests done: BMI, blood pressure, capillary blood glucose, urine
Doctor: Dr. Ramanathan
TAPP team: Mr. Venkatesan, Mr. Arasu,Assistant Manager, Madurai dialysis unit
Volunteers: S. Kanchana, B. Anulatha, A. Chandra, N. Mohanavalli, S. Malavika – nursing students from TVS Community College
Remarks: Screening results revealed that 15 individuals had high random blood sugar levels, including 10 newly-diagnosed cases of diabetes.

Additionally, 42 individuals were found to have elevated blood pressure.

Urine tests indicated the presence of glucose in eight individuals.

A total of 25 high-risk cases were referred to the nearby primary health centre (PHC) and government hospital for further evaluation.

Dr. Ramanathan provided dietary advice and lifestyle guidance to the participants.