Integrated Health Camp for Truck Drivers & Allied Population – 20 January 2026

Background

Truck drivers and allied transport workers often face prolonged working hours, irregular dietary patterns, occupational stress, and limited access to routine healthcare services. These challenges increase their vulnerability to communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and preventable vision and lifestyle-related conditions.

To strengthen preventive healthcare access within the transport community, the Apollo Tyres Healthcare Centre, a CSR initiative of Apollo Tyres Foundation, organised an Integrated Health Camp on 20 January 2026 at SGS Transport, DDUTTL, Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru.

The programme was implemented in association with Telerad Foundation, with local coordination support from the transport management and lorry association leadership. The camp aimed to promote early detection, health awareness, and improved health-seeking behaviour among truck drivers and allied workers operating within one of Bengaluru’s busiest transport hubs.

Pre-Camp Preparation

The Apollo Tyres Healthcare Centre team at DDUTTL initiated advance coordination with SGS Transport management and the local Lorry Association President. Mr Rajakumar K M, Program Manager, Apollo Tyres Healthcare Centre, led on-ground coordination to ensure operational readiness and beneficiary mobilisation.

With the support of the Rotary Club of Bengaluru, spectacles were mobilised in advance for distribution to beneficiaries identified with refractive errors during the vision screening. Strong stakeholder collaboration ensured smooth execution and effective participation.

Services Delivered

The Integrated Health Camp provided a comprehensive package of screening, diagnostic, and awareness services:

1. Screening and Diagnostic Services

• General health check-up and medical consultation
• Vision screening
• Blood pressure (BP) screening
• Blood sugar level screening
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening and symptomatic identification
• Oral hygiene screening
• HIV testing with pre- and post-test counselling

2. Health Education and Awareness

Structured awareness sessions were conducted on:

• Health risks associated with tobacco and alcohol use
• Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), including hypertension and diabetes
• Tuberculosis (TB) symptoms, prevention, and treatment adherence
• HIV/AIDS prevention and stigma reduction
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), personal hygiene, and general health practices

Partnerships

CSR Partner: Apollo Tyres Foundation – supporting preventive healthcare access for truck drivers and allied populations.

Implementing Organisation: Telerad Foundation – responsible for programme coordination, beneficiary mobilisation, counselling services, and camp execution.

Community Partner: Rotary Club of Bengaluru – supported the initiative through the provision of spectacles for vision correction.

Medical & Programme Leadership

Programme coordination and field operations were managed by Mr Rajakumar K M, Program Manager, Apollo Tyres Healthcare Centre, along with the Telerad Foundation field team.

Collaboration with SGS Transport management and the local Lorry Association played a key role in ensuring community engagement and participation.