Bengaluru, Karnataka, 28th of September, 2026 : Routine heart-health checks can help identify cardiovascular risk factors that may have no obvious symptoms. Yet, for auto drivers balancing long working hours and daily earning commitments, finding time for preventive care can be difficult. Addressing this need, Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, organised a complimentary cardiac screening camp in association with the Auto Rickshaw Drivers Union (ARDU), ahead of World Heart Day.
The community gratitude initiative provided 100 auto drivers with blood pressure and random blood sugar checks, a lipid profile, ECG and a cardiology consultation.
Cardiologists at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, stressed that feeling healthy is not the same as being free of cardiac risk. For auto drivers whose long working hours can push health checks down the priority list, screening offers a chance to detect silent risk factors, such as high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol before complications develop.
Akshay Oleti, CEO – Apollo Hospitals, Karnataka Region said: “At Apollo Hospitals, we are committed to making preventive healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. Auto drivers play a vital role in Bengaluru’s everyday life, and caring for their health is a meaningful way to recognise their contribution. Through our partnership with ARDU, we want to help them make time for timely health checks and take informed steps towards better heart health.”
C Suresh Kumar, President, Auto Rickshaw, Driver’s Union (R) Bangalore “For many of our members, time away from driving means losing earnings, so routine health checks often get postponed. This camp gave them an opportunity to understand their heart health and receive medical guidance. We thank Apollo Hospitals for recognising their needs.”
Photo caption: Akshay Oleti, CEO – Apollo Hospitals, Karnataka Region, with clinical experts and C Suresh Kumar, President, Auto Rickshaw Drivers’ Union (R), Bengaluru and members at a complimentary cardiac screening camp at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road.
About Apollo Hospitals:
Apollo revolutionised healthcare when Dr. Prathap Reddy opened the first hospital in Chennai in 1983. Today, Apollo is the world’s largest integrated healthcare platform with over 10,400 beds across 76 hospitals, 6,600+ pharmacies, 264 clinics, 2,182 diagnostic centres, and 800+ telemedicine centres. It is one of the world’s leading cardiac centers, having performed over 3,00,000 angioplasties and 2,00,000 surgeries. Apollo continues to invest in research and innovation to bring the most cutting-edge technologies, equipment, and treatment protocols to ensure patients have access to the best care in the world. Apollo’s 1,20,000 family members are dedicated to delivering exceptional care and leaving the world better than we found it.
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