The representatives of the TANKER Awareness and Prevention Program (TAPP) team of TANKER Foundation in Tirupur dialysis unit conducted a screening camp at Karanampettai, Friday, October 31, 2025. Dr. Tharun ably guided the team of Mr. Jinu Kumar (Area Manager), Mr. Dhivagar and Ms. Muthuselvi.

Date: 31.10.2025
Place: Karanampettai, Tirupur
Venue: Kongu Vellalar Kalyana Mandapam, Karanampettai, Tirupur
Number of participants: 65 members of the general public
Tests done: BMI, blood pressure, capillary blood glucose, urine
Doctor: Dr. Tharun
Tirupur dialysis unit staff: Mr. Jinu Kumar (Area Manager), Mr. Dhivagar, Ms. Muthuselvi
Others: 3 interns from RVS – Mr. Saran, Ms. Abinaya, Ms. Mareeshwari
Remarks: The screening camp found that 26 individuals had elevated blood sugar levels, 10 of whom were newly-detected.

Also, 27 participants were found to have high blood pressure, including 15 newly-identified cases.

Three participants showed glucose in urine, indicating possible high blood sugar, while two participants showed protein in urine, suggesting potential kidney-related issues.

Based on these findings, 18 high-risk individuals were referred to the nearest primary health centre (PHC) for further evaluation and follow-up.

Dr. Tharun, apart from leading the camp, also provided dietary advice.