Mass Health Check-Up Conducted for Pourakarmikas Across South City Corporation

Bengaluru South City Corporation organized a large-scale health screening program for pourakarmikas on March 4, 2026. The initiative covered 1,934 sanitation workers across Urban Primary Health Centres and Namma Clinics to monitor and support their health.

Key Details

• Commissioner K.N. Ramesh stated that the Corporation regularly conducts health check-ups for sanitation workers (pourakarmikas) responsible for maintaining city cleanliness.

• The health screening was conducted on March 4, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

• The program was held across:

25 Urban Primary Health Centres

• 49 Namma Clinics within South City Corporation limits.

• Medical Team Participation:

56 Medical Officers

• 168 Paramedical Staff

• Total sanitation workers screened:1,934

Male: 605

• Female: 1,348

Health Screening Findings

• Diabetes cases: 256

• Hypertension cases: 254

• Cardiac cases: 04

• Dental issues: 57

• Eye-related issues: 39

• Ear-related issues: 16

• Fever cases: 43

• Anaemia cases: 67

• General OPD consultations: 1,198

The initiative aims to ensure regular health monitoring and timely medical care for sanitation workers who play a critical role in maintaining public hygiene.