Satellite Health Camp for TB, HIV & Syphilis Screening

Date: 6 November 2026

Project: Apollo Tyres Healthcare Centre, Yeshwanthpur

Under: Healthcare for Long Distance Truckers and Allied Population

Event Location: Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners’ Association (FKLOA), D.D.U.T.T.L., Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Background

Truck drivers and allied transport workers spend long hours on the road and often have limited opportunities for routine health check-ups. Early detection of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis (TB), HIV and syphilis is a particular concern for this mobile workforce.

To address this, the Apollo Tyres Healthcare Centre (ATHCC), Yeshwanthpur, organised a satellite health camp on 6 November 2026 at the Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners’ Association (FKLOA), Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru. The camp aimed to detect TB cases through chest X-ray and sputum testing, with the support of the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP). To also detect HIV and syphilis cases, it was organised in liaison with NTEP and the State AIDS Control Society (SACS).

To draw in more people and widen the benefit, vision screening with free spectacle distribution, random blood sugar (GRBS) screening and other regular services were offered alongside the TB, HIV and syphilis screening.

Services Delivered

The camp provided a package of screening and testing services, including:

Chest X-ray screening using a portable X-ray unit
Sputum sample collection from suspected TB cases
HIV testing and counselling
Syphilis screening
Random blood sugar (GRBS) testing
Vision screening with free spectacle distribution
Registration, counselling and health education

Partnerships

Programme Partner: Apollo Tyres Foundation – supporting the initiative under its healthcare-focused programme for truck drivers and allied populations.
Implementing Organisation: Telerad Foundation, Bengaluru – responsible for programme coordination and on-ground execution through the Apollo Tyres Healthcare Centre, Yeshwanthpur.
Technical Partners: National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) and State AIDS Control Society (SACS) – supporting TB, HIV and syphilis detection.
Host Partner: Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners’ Association (FKLOA) – providing the venue and basic support for the camp.

Programme Leadership & Community Supports

The camp was coordinated and documented by Mr Rajakumar K M, Program Manager, Telerad Foundation – Apollo Tyres Health Care Centre Bengaluru, along with the ATHCC Yeshwanthpur team.

Mr Chandra Shekar K S, President, FKLOA, appreciated the services offered at the camp. The ATHCC team thanked him for providing the basic support needed to organise it.

Impact Metrics

Total Beneficiaries:

86 people received vision screening, GRBS, HIV testing and other services

Screening Highlights:

Chest X-ray Screening: 66
Sputum Samples Collected from Suspected Cases: 17
Syphilis Cases Identified: 2

The camp supported early detection of TB, HIV and syphilis among transport workers, brought preventive services close to where they work, and strengthened coordination with NTEP, SACS and FKLOA.

Alignment & Compliance

CSR Schedule VII (Companies Act, 2013):

Promoting healthcare, including preventive healthcare

SDG Alignment:

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

ESG Relevance:

Social: Occupational health and healthcare access for mobile workforces
Governance: Transparent and accountable programme implementation through trusted public-sector and community partnerships