Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Tiruchi Launches Health Screenings for COPD, Diabetes, and Hypertension
Health officials in Tiruchi are starting programs to find and help people with lung and sugar/blood pressure problems.
They will check for COPD, a lung issue, and also screen workers in factories and shops for diabetes and high blood pressure.
The COPD program starts June 4 with free breathing tests available.
The screening for workers begins June 5, looking at over 25,000 employees.
The goal is to catch problems early and get people the care they need.
Tiruchi health authorities are launching COPD awareness and screening programs.
COPD programs begin June 4 with free spirometry tests at designated centers.
A screening program for hypertension and diabetes starts June 5 for workers.
The worker screening targets nearly 878 establishments with under 1,000 employees.
The programs aim to promote early detection and timely referral for treatment.
- Who
- Health authorities and Primary Health Centers
- What
- Awareness programs and screenings for COPD, hypertension, and diabetes
- When
- COPD program on June 4, worker screening on June 5
- Where
- Tiruchi district
- Why
- To promote early detection of health issues
- COPD Program Start Date
- June 4
- Worker Screening Start Date
- June 5
- Number of Primary Health Centers Involved
- 84
- Approximate Number of Workers Screened
- 25,571
- Approximate Number of Factories and Establishments Screened
- 878
- Blocks Covered in Worker Screening
- Tiruchi Corporation, Lalgudi, Manapparai, Manachallur, Marungapuri, Musiri, Thiruverumbur, Thuraiyur, Thottiyam
- Cost of Spirometry Tests
- Free
- Published Date
- June 02, 2025
