RC Karur sets up a mobile cancer detection facility
RC Karur, RID 3000, has flagged off a mobile cancer detection facility for women through a global grant project worth ₹1.38 crore. Shobhikaa Impex and Kauvery Speciality Hospital, Trichy, have contributed $30,400 and $40,000 from their CSR funds respectively.
![PRID C Basker (fourth from L) with TN Transport minister M R Vijayabhaskar after the inauguration of the mobile cancer screening facility. PDG P Gopalakrishnan (L) is also in the picture.](https://rotarynewsonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/379-RC-Karur-sets-up-a-mobile-cancer-detection-facility.gif)
With DDF contributions from RIDs 3000, 4490, 4310, 4590 and 2770 and RC Urawa East, Japan, contributing as the international partner, the project was made possible. TRF sanctioned $73,636. The vehicle is equipped with a mammogram, CR Reader, an ultrasound scanner and Pap Smear test equipment, which can detect cervical, uterus and breast cancer, said K Ravindrakumar, primary contact for the project.
The vehicle is also fitted with two generators, and has a battery back-up, toilet, overhead tank, TV screens, etc. It was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Transport Minister M R Vijayabhaskar in the presence of PRID C Basker.