Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Visakhapatnam Police Organise Free Medical Camp for Auto-Drivers
Visakhapatnam City Police held a free health camp for auto-rickshaw drivers and their families.
The camp took place on Sunday at the Police Barracks.
A total of 167 drivers and family members attended.
Doctors checked people for several common health problems.
They tested blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid health, eyesight, and dental health.
Special doctors also helped with women’s health, children’s health, bones, surgery, and mental health.
The camp provided advice, medicines for 10 days, and HPV vaccinations.
Organisers said better health could help reduce road accidents caused by health problems.
Visakhapatnam City Police organised a free medical camp for auto-rickshaw drivers and their families on Sunday.
The camp was inaugurated by City Police Commissioner Shankhabrata Bagchi at the Temple of Learning in the Police Barracks.
A total of 167 drivers and family members received medical services and screenings.
Services included tests for blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid conditions, eye and dental problems, and oral cancer.
Participants also received specialist consultations, medicines for 10 days, counselling, and HPV vaccination services.
- Who
- Visakhapatnam City Police, Sri Sathya Sai Trust for Universal Welfare – Sri Sathya Sai Divyamurtham, Visakhapatnam City Security Council, GITAM Hospital, 167 auto-rickshaw drivers and their family members.
- What
- A free comprehensive medical camp offering health screenings, specialist consultations, medicines, counselling, and HPV vaccination.
- When
- Sunday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The Temple of Learning at the Police Barracks in Visakhapatnam.
- Why
- To improve the physical and mental well-being of auto-rickshaw drivers and help reduce road accidents linked to health-related issues.
- Participants
- 167 auto-rickshaw drivers and family members
- Organisers
- Visakhapatnam City Police, Sri Sathya Sai Trust for Universal Welfare – Sri Sathya Sai Divyamurtham, Visakhapatnam City Security Council, and GITAM Hospital
- Venue
- Temple of Learning, Police Barracks
- Medical screenings
- Blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid, eye, dental, and oral cancer screenings
- Specialist services
- Gynecology, breast and cervical cancer, orthopedics, pediatrics, general surgery, psychiatry, and counselling
- Additional support
- Free medical advice and medicines for 10 days
- Vaccination
- HPV vaccination services were available