Dr. Kabilan guided the TANKER Awareness and Prevention Program (TAPP) team of TANKER Foundation during the screening camp conducted at Sirupuzhalpettai, Gummidipoondi in Tiruvallur district Thursday, September 25, 2025. A total of 11 high-risk individuals were referred to the nearest primary health centre for further evaluation and follow-up.
Date: 25.9.25
Place: Sirupuzhalpettai, Gummidipoondi, Tiruvallur District
Venue: Panchayat office, Gummidipoondi
Number of participants: 68 members of the general public
Tests done: BMI, blood pressure, capillary blood glucose, urine
Doctor. Dr. Kabilan
Tanker team: Mrs. Ramapriya, Mr. Hemeshwaran, Mrs. Deepa, Mrs. Bhuvana
Remarks: The kidney health screening programme at the panchayat office of Sirupuzhalpettai, Gummidipoondi, in Tiruvallur district, benefited 68 members of the general public.
The results revealed that 19 individuals had elevated blood sugar levels, including 11 newly-diagnosed cases, while 19 individuals were found with high blood pressure and 6 participants showed the presence of glucose in urine.
Based on the overall findings, 11 high-risk individuals were referred to the nearest primary health centre (PHC) for further evaluation and follow-up.
Dr. Kabilan also offered dietary advice to all the participants.







