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CM launches specialty health camps

Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin launched specialty health screening camps, Nallam Kaakkum Stalin, across all districts, starting from Chennai on Saturday. Over the next six months, 1,256 high-level health camps will be organized on all working Saturdays, where experts from at least 15 different specialties will provide tests and free consultations. "The test reports will be given to you in a file. This will serve as your medical history," said Stalin, who underwent a cardiac procedure last week. "This is the first stage programme I am participating in, outside Fort St George, after being discharged from the hospital," he said. He said he felt dizzy during his morning walk and was taken to the hospital, where he was admitted for some tests. Stalin said he continued to work from the hospital reviewing the Ungaludan Stalin camps and writing to PM Modi, who visited Tamil Nadu. "After discharge, govt officials suggested we postpone all events, but I declined. Meeting people will help me heal better. This scheme is people's welfare, and that is my welfare," he said amidst applause. The camp aims to target people above 40 years, particularly those with chronic diseases and mental health conditions, pregnant women and nursing mothers, people with disabilities, and tribal and marginalized populations. Specialists from departments such as cardiology, neurology, and ENT, and diagnostics including ECG, ECHO, ultrasound, and X-ray, besides blood tests. Reports will be digitalized and tracked through the department's internal software. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai Stalin urged doctors to treat people coming to these camps as "medical beneficiaries", and not patients. "Tamil Nadu must be the top state in offering medical services and protecting the health of people," he said. Earlier, chief secretary N Muruganandam said while Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam offers treatment at people's doorsteps, Nallam Kaakkum Stalin offers master health and preventive health checks. More than 500 labourers from the construction and industries sectors attended the camp organized at the Sarkar Samakulam Govt Higher Secondary School in Coimbatore. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !