A free medical camp and awareness program on metabolic disorders and neurological diseases were organised under the auspices of the Inter University Centre for Biomedical Research and Super Speciality Hospital (IUCBR) of Mahatma Gandhi University. More than 90 people participated in the event held at the IUCBR Thalappady campus, held as part of the ANRF-PAIR project.

Puthuppally MLA Adv. Chandy Oommen inaugurated the event. He stated that IUCBR excels in the field of research and assured all possible assistance and support on his part to elevate the institution to greater heights. Mahatma Gandhi University Syndicate member Dr. Gireesh Kumar G. S. presided over the function, and Syndicate member Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla delivered a special address.

Dr. Raji Krishna, Neurologist at Kottayam General Hospital; Dr. Suja P., Developmental Neurologist at Kottayam DEIC; and Dr. Jewel Jose, Kottayam District AYUSH Program Manager, conducted the awareness classes.

The camp featured free FibroScan examinations, blood tests, and low-cost Alzheimer’s blood biomarker testing. Awareness sessions on neurological diseases such as autism, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s, as well as metabolic disorders like fatty liver and diabetes, along with a comprehensive geriatric health discussion, were part of the program. The event also laid emphasis on building awareness regarding early disease identification and follow-up care.

IUCBR Director Prof. (Dr.) Radhakrishnan E. K. welcomed the gathering, and Pallam Block Panchayat President Lathakumari Salimon delivered the felicitations. IUCBR Senior Scientist Dr. Rajesh Shenoy proposed the vote of thanks.