In a first, the Indian Railways has installed two &lsquoHealth ATMs&rsquo at Lucknow&rsquos Charbagh station. The kiosks offer a range of health check-ups for either Rs 50 or 100. As many as 16 health check-ups are provided at these kiosks in the given price range.

There are two types of check-ups &ndash a 9-minute check-up that costs Rs 100, and a 6-minute one that costs Rs 50. The results of which are delivered instantly to the email or the smartphone of the user.

These health ATMs are private, walk-in medical kiosks with integrated medical devices for basic vitals, cardiology, neurology, pulmonary testing, gynecology, basic laboratory testing and emergency facilities and are staffed by a medical attendant.

The check-ups include body mass index, blood pressure, body fat, hemoglobin, metabolic age, muscle mass, weight, height, temperature, muscle mass, basal metabolic rating, visceral fat, oxygen saturation, pulse rate, blood glucose, and bone mass.

Moreover, the Northeastern Railway has decided to extend the primary health check-up facility to other stations such as Gorakhpur, Gonda, Prayagraj and Basti.

These ATMs are being promoted by YOLO Health ATM, who plan to install similar &lsquoHealth ATMs&rsquo in Bareilly and Moradabad soon.

(With inputs from IANS)