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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Special Correspondent

Karnataka to conduct taluk-level health melas from April 18

The State Government will organise one-day taluk-level health melas in 176 taluks from April 18. The health melas, aimed at providing free diagnosis, treatment, and a bouquet of health services along with awareness and counselling regarding different government schemes and programme, will go on till April 22.

According to a press release from the Health Department, people can register for general health check-ups at the melas. Eligible beneficiaries can get a free digital health ID under Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka (AB-ArK) scheme.

Tele-consultation service by doctors and community health officers to consult specialist/super specialists, registration, and screening for non-communicable diseases (diabetes, hypertension, cancers — oral, breast, cervical) and free referral services will be provided at the health melas.

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