The teaching and non-teaching staff of Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Erukkancheri, participated in the screening camp conducted by the TANKER Awareness and Prevention Program (TAPP) team of TANKER Foundation, Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The TAPP team of Mrs. Ramapriya, Mr. Hemeshwaran and Mrs. Deepa was guided by Dr. Gokul Kailash.

Date: 24.9.2025
Place: Erukkancheri, Chennai
Venue: Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Erukkancheri, Chennai
Number of participants: 98 teaching & non-teaching staff
Tests done: BMI, blood pressure, capillary blood glucose, urine
Doctor: Dr. Gokul Kailash
TAPP team: Mrs. Ramapriya, Mr. Hemeshwaran, Mrs. Deepa
Interns: Three students from Thiruthangal Nadar College, Selaivayal.
Remarks: The results of the screening camp showed that 20 individuals had elevated blood sugar levels (including newly-diagnosed cases), 15 individuals were identified with high blood pressure, and five had glucose in urine and seven individuals, protein in urine.

Based on these findings, a total of 15 high-risk individuals were referred to the nearest primary health centre (PHC) for further evaluation and follow-up.