Healthcare and adequate nutrition are basic human necessities which everyone should have access to. Unfortunately, for many they are merely unaffordable luxuries. One of the banes of modern medicine is the exorbitant cost of remedy that has rendered medical services in many parts of the world inaccessible to the poor. The consequences of this situation are dire indeed as easily preventable and treatable diseases are causing death and unnecessary long term suffering to millions.
To address the issue, Human Welfare Foundation (HWF) implements a wide array of health and nutrition projects, providing basic and supplementary medical services for populations in dire need. HWF started Mobile Medical Van project in 2018 under Al Shifa Multispeciality Hospital (AMSH), which is also an initiative of the organization. Through this project, we strive to provide affordable healthcare services and impart education through screening & diagnostic, free health camps in and around the area in a way that will have a great impact on people’s lives.
Mobile Medical Van reaches out to a large part of urban poor population which includes a huge number of children and women beneficiaries. They conduct regular health check-ups, lab tests and organize awareness sessions on diseases like Diabetes, UTI, RTI/ STI, and also basic health & hygiene for the community. They work in co-ordination with government department and other like-minded partners to reach the common goal. Currently, Mobile Medical Van Project is being successfully run in Delhi and Jamshedpur.