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Health
Mobile Medical Van
Bringing Primary Healthcare to the Doorstep
Since 2023Version 1Rural and low-income areas in and around Pune
4,014+
Direct Medical Consultations
13+
Villages Covered
3,167
Individuals Reached (2025-26)
847
Individuals Reached (2024-25)
Partner
Version 1
Since 2023
Coverage
Rural and low-income areas in and around Pune
The Story
About this program
In the rural and low-income communities where we work, access to primary healthcare is often limited. Distance from hospitals, loss of daily wages, financial constraints, and hesitation to approach formal medical institutions frequently delay treatment. Minor infections go untreated. Chronic illnesses remain undiagnosed. Preventable conditions escalate simply because care is not accessible at the right time.
For children, elderly individuals, and pregnant or lactating mothers, such delays can have serious consequences. We observed that many families were seeking medical help only when conditions became severe.
“We observed that many families were seeking medical help only when conditions became severe.”
Recognising this gap, we initiated the Mobile Medical Van in 2023 to bring essential healthcare services directly to communities — removing barriers and enabling early intervention.
On the ground
What this program does
Regular mobile medical camps in more than 13 villages and underserved areas
Basic diagnostic screening and first-line treatment
Maternal and child health monitoring
Chronic illness identification and follow-up
Referral coordination with formal healthcare institutions
Community sensitisation on preventive health practices
Integration with SNEH Foundation's maternal health, mental health, and malnutrition initiatives
Story of impact
Om Rajpure
During a medical camp in Panchgani, we met Om, an 11-year-old boy suffering from a severe ear infection. His ear was swollen, with pus discharge and noticeable hearing difficulty. Without timely intervention, the infection could have worsened and affected his long-term health.
Through the Mobile Medical Van camp, Om was examined and advised to consult an ENT specialist for specialised care. We counselled his family on proper ear hygiene and the importance of early treatment.
Om received timely medical attention from an ENT doctor. His ear pain reduced significantly, swelling subsided, discharge stopped, and his hearing improved. Early identification and referral ensured that a manageable condition did not escalate into a more serious complication.
Om's case reflects the importance of accessible primary healthcare in underserved communities.
Glimpses
From the field
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