Over 16,000 Special Medical Camps Held Across Tamil Nadu: Strengthening Public Health Amid Monsoon Challenges

By Admin

01 Nov, 2025

In a remarkable effort to safeguard public health during the Northeast monsoon, Tamil Nadu has conducted 16,248 special medical camps across the State within just 15 days, benefiting over 6.78 lakh people, according to Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ma. Subramanian. The initiative highlights the State’s proactive healthcare measures and preparedness to tackle seasonal diseases effectively.

Comprehensive Health Monitoring and Dengue Control
Speaking at a review meeting on monsoon health preparedness held at the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, the Minister emphasized that Tamil Nadu is the only State in India with 4,755 laboratories dedicated to detecting dengue. This year alone, 2,52,738 samples have been tested in these labs. The State’s commitment to early detection and rapid response has played a key role in keeping dengue cases under control, with only nine deaths reported out of 18,725 cases this year.

Extensive Field Operations and Disease Prevention
Health camps are being organized in areas reporting more than two fever cases, ensuring that communities receive immediate attention. Around 40,000 field workers are actively involved in fever control operations, while 25,000 workers are deployed for mosquito eradication across panchayats and municipalities. This extensive field-level coordination has proven instrumental in preventing disease outbreaks during the monsoon season.

Decline in Vector-Borne and Water-Borne Diseases
Minister Subramanian highlighted a positive trend in disease reduction compared to the previous year. Malaria cases dropped from 284 to 218, chikungunya from 550 to 429, and diarrhoea from 86,026 to 64,519. Similar declines were observed in hepatitis, cholera, typhoid, and leptospirosis, reflecting the success of continuous surveillance and community health efforts across the State.

Strengthened Primary Healthcare and Medicine Availability
Tamil Nadu has ensured that all 2,336 primary health centres (PHCs) are well-equipped with essential medicines. Life-saving drugs such as anti-snake venom (ASV) and anti-rabies vaccines (ARV) are readily available in all PHCs. The Minister also affirmed that adequate stocks of medicines have been secured and that strict action has been taken against any medical staff failing to provide timely treatment.

Collaborative Efforts in Public Health Governance
The review meeting was attended by Principal Secretary P. Senthilkumar, National Health Mission Director Arun Thamburaj, Health Project Director Vineeth, and Director of Public Health Somasundaram, along with district health officers and medical college deans via video conference. Their joint participation underscored the government’s commitment to efficient coordination and effective healthcare delivery across all districts.

With a robust public health system, widespread medical outreach, and dedicated workforce, Tamil Nadu continues to set a benchmark in preventive healthcare and monsoon disease management   protecting millions through timely intervention, awareness, and accessibility.