Mobile Health Clinics for Underserved Urban Communities

Problem Statement

Urban slum communities in India face significant barriers to healthcare access, with over 60% lacking regular access to primary care. This results in preventable diseases going untreated, higher emergency care costs, and lost productivity. In Delhi alone, over 3 million slum dwellers have inadequate healthcare access.

Proposed Solution

We propose deploying a network of 20 mobile health clinics equipped with basic diagnostic tools, essential medicines, and staffed by healthcare professionals. Each unit will serve 5-7 communities on a rotating schedule, providing preventive care, basic treatments, and health education.

Expected Impact

This initiative aims to provide healthcare access to approximately 500,000 people, reduce emergency hospital visits by 30%, increase immunization rates by 40%, and improve early detection of chronic diseases. It will also generate valuable health data for policy planning.

Resources Required

The project requires ₹8 crore for implementation, including vehicle procurement, medical equipment, operational costs for 3 years, and technology infrastructure. We seek partnerships with healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and government health departments.