Vegetable vendors and general public benefited from the screening camp conducted by TANKER Awareness and Prevention Program (TAPP) team of TANKER Foundation at the Uzhavar Sandhai in Anaiyur, Madurai, Thursday, July 10, 2025. Dr. Ramanathan guided the TAPP team member, Mr. Venkatesan, and the volunteers.

Date: 10.7.2025
Place: Anaiyur, Madurai
Venue: Uzhavar Sandhai, Anaiyur, Madurai
Number of participants: 76 vegetable vendors and members of the general public
Tests done: BMI, blood pressure, capillary blood glucose, urine
Doctor: Dr. Ramanathan
TAPP Team: Mr. Venkatesan
Volunteers: Former B.Sc. Dialysis technology students of Madurai Medical College – Ms. M. Menaka, Ms. S. Vidhya, Ms. P. Tamilarasi
Remarks: The camp was organised by the Madurai Anaiyur Uzhavar Sandhai.

During the screening, 20 individuals were found to have high random blood sugar levels, of whom 13 were newly-diagnosed with diabetes.

Additionally, seven individuals were identified with elevated blood pressure.

A total of 15 high-risk cases were referred to the primary health centre for further evaluation.
Dietary advice was provided by the TAPP team members.