'Community based cancer screening' Community based cancer screening will be taken up in Erode, Tirupattur, Kanniyakumari and Ranipet districts. The number of cancer cases was high in Erode, Kanniyakumari and Ranipet, and Ranipet was among the most polluted cities in the world. 'Community based screening programme for detection of haemoglobinopathy' To facilitate early detection and treatment for blood related disorders such as sickle cell anaemia and thalassemia among the tribal population, a community based screening programme for detection of haemoglobinopathy would be implemented for those living in tribal areas for three years. 'Registry for Type 1 diabetes' For the first time in the State, the Health Department would create a State level registry for Type 1 diabetes. 'Block Level Medical services for Tuberculosis' In order to achieve the goal of TB free Tamil Nadu, equipment worth Rs.20 crore will be provided to medical centres for testing activities. In addition to this, medical services will be provided at the block level so that TB tests and therapeutic drugs can be integrated and made available in one place. Mahabalipuram to host WSL QS 3000 surfing event Mahabalipuram will host the International Surf Open Tamil Nadu, World Surf League (WSL) QS 3000 event, from August 14 to 20. This is the first ever World surfing event to be held in India. Govt. to build a memorial hall for Social Reformer Elayaperumal The Tamil Nadu government will construct a memorial hall to mark the birth centenary of former president of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) L. Elayaperumal at his home town in Chidambaram. Elayaperumal was like the veteran leaders, Iyothee Thass Pandithar, Rettaimalai Srinivasan, M.C. Rajah, N. Sivaraj, L.C. Gurusamy and Swami Sagajanandar, among others, who worked for social reforms. He was a three time MP and also represented the Egmore Assembly constituency. Karunanidhi…
