A total of 13 high-risk cases were detected at the screening camp conducted by TANKER Awareness and Prevention Program (TAPP) team of TANKER Foundation at the Farmers Market at Palanganatham, in Madurai, Friday, July 18, 2025. The TAPP team, represented by Mr. Venkatesan, was helped by four volunteers.

Date: 18.7.2025
Place: Palanganatham, Madurai
Venue: Uzhavar Sandhai, Palanganatham, Madurai
Number of participants: 71 vegetable vendors and members of the general public
Tests done: BMI, blood pressure, capillary blood glucose, urine
Doctor: Dr. Surya
TAPP Team: Mr. Venkatesan
Volunteers: Mrs. Karthi and 3 nursing students of Tamilnadu Technical School and Paramedical Institute: Ms. A. Ramyadevi, Ms. P. Yogeswari, Ms. P. Gayathri
Remarks: During the screening, 21 individuals were found to have high random blood sugar (RBS) levels, of whom nine were newly-diagnosed with diabetes.

Additionally, 21 individuals were identified with elevated blood pressure.

A total of 13 high-risk cases were referred to the primary health centre for further evaluation.
The TAPP team also gave valuable dietary advice.