Health check-up camps
Free screening and consultations in villages and neighbourhoods that rarely see a specialist. Our first anemia screening camp was held in Chirala in December 2021.
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A hematologist's care, brought to the people who need it most
We run free health camps and awareness sessions on anemia, blood disorders and cancer in schools, colleges and neighbourhoods across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Dr. Karuna Kumar talking to students about anemia and platelet disorders at St. Ann's Degree College for Women, Malkajgiri.
Founded and led by Dr. K. Karuna Kumar, consultant hematologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad.Meet the team
What happens at one of our camps
Every camp follows the same four steps, whether it's in a college hall or a colony parking area. Nobody pays for anything.
A short talk
We start with a plain-language session on anemia, nutrition and the early signs of blood disorders.
Free screening
Volunteers check hemoglobin, blood pressure and blood sugar. Results are explained on the spot.
Talk to the doctor
Anyone with a concern sits down with a doctor. Medicines for common problems are given free.
Referral if needed
If something needs a closer look, we refer people to the right specialist or hospital and tell them what to ask for.
Our programs
School and college sessions
Interactive sessions for students on hygiene, nutrition, anemia and looking after their own health, followed by screening where the institution allows it.
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Women's health workshops
Open sessions for women on menstrual hygiene, anemia, maternal nutrition, and breast and cervical cancer awareness, with checks for anyone who wants one.
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We're a small team, and we'd rather tell you exactly what we've done than round it up.
- People screened or counselled
- 200+
- Women reached through workshops
- 100+
- Students in awareness sessions
- 65+
- Communities served
- 10+
Recent camps
Chirala, Andhra Pradesh
Anemia screening camp run with a local rural development society. Check-ups and free medicines for elderly residents.
St. Ann's Degree College for Women, Malkajgiri
Awareness campaign on anemia and platelet disorders for students, followed by anemia screening.
Keerthi Towers, Hyderabad
Free awareness camp on anemia and blood disorders for women and families living in the complex.
Why a blood specialist started a community foundation
Many people, especially in rural areas, don't have access to basic healthcare or even simple information about their own health. Conditions like anemia often go unnoticed until they become serious, even though a quick test could have caught them.
The foundation began with small check-up camps and talks in schools and colleges. Doctors, volunteers and donors have since joined, and the work now reaches villages, campuses and city neighbourhoods.
Read our storyRecognised for his work in hematology
Dr. K. Karuna Kumar received the Times of India Leaders of Healthcare Award (Hematology) 2025, presented by former Chief Justice of India, Justice N.V. Ramana.
From our camps
Want a camp in your school, college or colony?
Tell us where you are and roughly how many people would attend. We'll call you back to plan a date.