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NIMS Announces Free Senior Health Screening Camp on March 31

The effort signals a push for preventive geriatric care at a major public hospital.

Overview

  • The camp, scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, will run at NIMS’s Nephrology Seminar Hall on the Old Block’s ground floor.
  • Seniors aged 60 and above can register on site from 9 am to 1 pm with an Aadhaar card.
  • Free tests include Complete Blood Picture, random blood sugar, serum creatinine, and ECG, which check blood health, glucose levels, kidney function, and heart rhythm.
  • Teams will also offer physiotherapy, professional counselling, and brief checks of physical, mental, and daily functioning.
  • NIMS Director Dr Nagari Beerappa announced the event and urged seniors to attend, and local outlets reported a tie to Telangana’s Mission-100 programme.