Sun Oct 26 18:14:50 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the provided text, focusing on the health screening initiative in Coimbatore.
News Article:
Thousands Benefit from “Nalam Kaakkum Stalin” Health Camps in Coimbatore
Coimbatore, October 26, 2025 – Over 24,000 residents of Coimbatore district have received health screenings as part of the “Nalam Kaakkum Stalin” (Protecting Health Stalin) scheme, a Tamil Nadu government initiative aimed at providing accessible and comprehensive medical check-ups. Eleven medical camps were organized across the district between August and October, offering a range of services including ENT, eye, dental, dermatology, cardiology, and gynecological examinations.
According to the district administration, a total of 24,051 individuals were screened at camps located in areas such as Sarkar Samakulam, Pooluvapatti, Annur, Vadavalli, Pollachi (North), Periyanaickenpalayam, Sulur, Karamadai, Arisipalayam, Kalavai (near Kuniyamuthur), and Kanjampatti. The Sulur camp saw the highest participation with 3,039 attendees, followed closely by Kalavai with 3,185.
Beyond general check-ups, the camps facilitated new enrollments under the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme and offered cancer screening for both men and women. Specific screenings included 5,531 ENT check-ups, 5,383 eye examinations, 5,807 dental exams, 1,641 dermatology consultations, 1,706 cardiology tests, and 1,222 gynecological examinations.
The “Nalam Kaakkum Stalin” scheme underscores the Tamil Nadu government’s commitment to public health and welfare, ensuring access to essential medical services for its citizens.
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