
Karnataka Targets Heart Health with New Screening for Drivers
Published on: Aug. 14, 2025, 7:42 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Karnataka's Health Minister, Dinesh Gundu Rao, announced plans for a health screening program focused on autorickshaw and cab drivers, addressing a surge in heart attack cases among them. The initiative will target factors like pollution, stress, and comorbidities. Discussions for similar programs for school children are ongoing.