FLO Chennai, led by Chairperson Ms. Miyati A. Mehta, under the FLO Kavach National Initiative, organized a Free Health Screening Camp at Avadi, in association with Huma Hospitals. The program offered comprehensive Lung and Eye check-ups to the local community. The camp impacted 150 people.
The screening camp included Lung Screening focusing on asthma, breathing difficulties, and smoking-related conditions, the services featured chest X-rays and patient assessments. Cases of mild asthma and bronchitis were treated on-site, while some individuals were referred for further testing and care.
The screening also featured an Eye Check-up focusing on vision issues, cataracts, and eye pressure abnormalities. 45 optical orders were placed and 8 beneficiaries advised for cataract surgery and 1 case of Pterygium was detected.
Ms. Indu of Danirasa Foundation facilitated the camp, and Ms. Jyothi Thomas enabled this program. Following the camp, 7 villagers were diagnosed with cataract tissue. FLO Chennai will be sponsoring their surgeries free of cost.