A total of 46 high-risk cases were found at the screening camp held at the Usilampatti Uzhavar Sandhai in Madurai by TANKER Awareness and Prevention Program (TAPP) team of TANKER Foundation, Wednesday, September 10, 2025, under the guidance of Dr. Vairavan. The TAPP team consisted of Mr. Venkatesan and four nursing students of TVS Community College.

Date: 10.9.2025
Place: Usilampatti, Madurai
Venue: Uzhavar Sandhai, Usilampatti, Madurai
Number of participants: 77 vegetable vendors, flower vendors and members of the general public
Test done: BMI, blood pressure, capillary blood glucose and urine
Doctor: Dr. Vairavan
TAPP Team: Mr. Venkatesan
Volunteers: 4 nursing students of TVS Community College: Ms. B. Divyasri, Ms. M. Bavana, Ms. S. Kavitha, Ms. V. Shobana
Remarks: During the screening, 37 individuals were found to have high random blood sugar levels, of whom 23 were newly-diagnosed with diabetes.

Additionally, 18 individuals were identified with elevated blood pressure. A total of 46 high-risk cases were referred to the primary health centre and government hospital for further evaluation.

Dietary advice was also provided for the participants by the TAPP team members.