The main focus of the programme is to identify the disease, which might be already present and to quantify risk factors, which might lead to a disease in the future. An exclusive health check up team comprising of programme, a consultant physician, a staff nurse and cardiac technologist will carry out the tests and provide consultation. Discounts will be offered for couples who come for check-ups.
Dietary counselling is an important feature of the health check up.
Dr. Nesa Joseph CEO, Manipal Hospital, said that the Manipal health check-up programme has the advantage of being under the umbrella of a modern tertiary care of medical expertise and latest technology. It is also supported by 96 consultants representing 35 specialties with Manipal Hospital and Manipal Foundation. The programme was more of preventive. The evaluation of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems will help to prevent heart attacks and strokes. There is also screening for malignancy for cancer and prevention of osteoporosis, a common disorder among the aged.