Several initiatives were undertaken by MALCO to improve community health:

Multi specialty camps: During the year 2010-11, an eye camp was organised in association with Aravind Eye Hospital (Madurai), 85 patients were operated upon and fitted with intra ocular lenses. The Company also provided 100 patients with spectacles.

A cardiology camp was organised in association with Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai. Around 750 people were screened; 50 identified with heart diseases and were referred for treatment.

MALCO Clinic: The MALCO Clinic was established in 2005 to provide the underprivileged, access to quality healthcare and free referral services.The MALCO Clinic provides free treatment and medicines five days a week. During the year 2010-11, around 2700 patients were benefited.

MALCO DOTS Centre: The MALCO DOTS Centre promotes tuberculosis care and control through its participation in the government’s Revised National Tuberculosis Programme. During 2010-11, 47 patients were treated for tuberculosis under the DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment Short Course), of which 36 were completely cured, 11 were under treatment. Among the patients, three were HIV positive and were being treated at Government Hospital, Mettur Dam.

VEDA Blood Bank - Blood Donors’ Club at Mettur: Providing support to the District Blood Bank during emergency periods by sending employees for blood donation. A donor list is maintained and employees are sent when needed.

Rural Health Camps: This special program was initiated to reach underprivileged villagers across Mettur. Under this innovative approach, intensive health camps are being organized, covering preventive, curative and referral services. This program covers neglected rural health needs.Three camps were organized each month, covering eight villages. During 2010-11, around 6023 individuals were benefited (including 3446 women and 1257 children).