Nalam Kaakkum Stalin camps in Tiruchi benefit over 4,500 residents

The Nalam Kaakkum Stalin health camps organised in Tiruchi have been receiving a good response from the public.

Officials say that many have benefited from the initiative, which aims at providing free medical check-up and treatment to people. The camps offer a wide range of services, including general health screenings, specialist consultations, diagnostic tests, and the distribution of free medicines.

Under the scheme, three camps were planned within the Tiruchi Corporation limits. So far, two have been conducted, with about 4,514 people benefiting from them. According to official sources, the second camp, held on August 9 at Kattur, saw 2,426 people register — 976 men and 1,450 women. Of these, vitals were recorded for 1,000 individuals, ECGs conducted for 896, and diagnostic samples collected from 942. Notably, 112 pregnant women underwent echocardiogram (ECHO) tests.

“Expectant mothers from Kattur and Tiruverumbur had complete health check-up, especially ECHO scans, which are otherwise available only at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital, located far from these areas. We identified high-risk pregnant women due for delivery within the next three months, who will now be closely monitored,” said M. Vijay Chandran, City Health Officer. A significant number of cataract cases were identified, with affected individuals referred to hospitals for surgery, he said.

Similarly, about 2,088 have registered and availed check-ups at the camp held on August 2 at K.A.P. Viswanatham Higher Secondary School in Thillainagar. In addition to medical services, the camps catered to individuals with disabilities. So far, 558 persons with disabilities have been clinically screened and issued disability certificates. Of these, 94 have been allocated benefits under welfare schemes. Around 100 people were issued identity cards under the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS).

Welfare cards were distributed under several government departments, including Labour Welfare and Skill Development, and Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Departments.