Chennai | October 9, 2026: Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited has reported nearly 1.56 lakh beneficiary visits at its Arogya Seva Kendra (ASK) Clinics within a year of their launch. The clinics, established under the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative in partnership with Piramal Foundation’s Piramal Swasthya, provide free primary healthcare services across nine Indian states.

The programme operates 32 clinics across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharashtra. Each clinic serves an average of 30 people daily, offering doctor consultations, diagnostic tests, medicines for common ailments and chronic conditions, and health counselling without cost to beneficiaries.

According to the company, the clinics have conducted around 1.64 lakh laboratory tests for more than 77,000 beneficiaries and dispensed free medicines on approximately 1.42 lakh occasions. The programme places particular emphasis on the early detection and management of diabetes and hypertension, which are prevalent in several of the regions served.

The clinics have screened more than 71,000 beneficiaries for diabetes and nearly one lakh for hypertension. Lifestyle diseases account for almost 33% of the conditions detected through consultations and tests, according to the organisation. The programme has also administered more than 3,600 pneumococcal vaccinations to adult beneficiaries, with Pfizer supporting the vaccination component through its knowledge and expertise.

More than 55% of beneficiaries have returned for repeat visits, allowing healthcare providers to monitor conditions over time. The clinics have also identified cases of anaemia, particularly among women, and provided appropriate treatment. In addition, 292 health awareness sessions have reached more than 16,500 participants, covering hygiene, prevention and early detection.

Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Anand Roy, Managing Director and CEO, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited, said, “Access to a doctor, a diagnostic test and the right medicine should not depend on what a family can afford. Through our ASK Clinics we are taking primary healthcare closer to communities and helping people detect and manage conditions such as diabetes and hypertension early. Over 1.5 lakh beneficiary visits show us how real the need is and we will continue to build on this as we grow the network to 50 clinics soon. As a health insurer, we believe that keeping people healthy is as important as protecting them when they fall ill, and our partnership with Piramal Swasthya helps us bring that belief to life at the grassroots. When we launched this initiative, we committed to touching a million lives, and every clinic day since has taken us closer to that promise. We are marching towards it with steady purpose.”

Mr. Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Foundation, stated, “At Piramal Foundation, we believe lasting change comes from working together with committed partners and strengthening systems that serve communities in need. Our partnership with Star Health reflects this shared commitment, with clinics across 9 states recording over 1.5 lakh beneficiary visits in less than a year. This is an encouraging beginning, and we look forward to building on this progress to serve many more communities.”

The programme’s impact is also reflected in individual cases. Prasad Sandhya, 51, a reporter from Kallur in Andhra Pradesh, had been managing diabetes for 15 years and faced difficulties maintaining treatment as medicine costs increased. When he first visited an ASK Clinic in Kurnool, his random blood sugar reading was around 350 mg/dL. After receiving free consultations, medicines and guidance on medication adherence, diet and lifestyle changes, his reading fell to 165 mg/dL, according to the account shared by the organisation.

“Having a clinic like ASK near my home is truly a boon. Free lab tests, doctor consultations and medicines have made a big difference in my life. Earlier, it was very difficult for me to manage the cost of treatment, but now I can take care of my health without financial stress,” said Prasad Sandhya.

Star Health plans to expand the ASK network to more than 50 clinics across over 20 cities and towns in at least 15 states by the end of FY27. The planned expansion will be accompanied by phased changes to clinic operating hours based on beneficiaries’ requests and regular mobile community outreach programmes.