Millions of people in India live far from hospitals and clinics, with little or no access to essential healthcare. That’s where mobile clinics step in—literally. These traveling units are bringing healthcare directly to the doorsteps of India’s most marginalized and remote populations.
At Doctors Foundation, our mobile clinics in rural India are more than just vans—they’re lifelines.
🚐 What Is a Mobile Clinic?
A mobile clinic is a van or bus equipped with basic medical tools and staffed by doctors, nurses, and technicians. It travels to remote villages, offering:
- General consultations
- Basic diagnostics (BP, sugar, ECG)
- Maternal and child care
- Health education
- Vaccinations and medication distribution
It’s like a mini hospital on wheels—and it’s changing lives.
🌾 The Healthcare Crisis in Rural India
While urban centers enjoy super-specialty hospitals, rural India struggles with:
- Shortage of doctors
- Poor transport infrastructure
- Long wait times and high travel costs
- Limited access to preventive care
Many villagers delay treatment until it’s too late. Mobile clinics solve that gap.
👩⚕️ Our On-Ground Model
Doctors Foundation operates 8 mobile clinics across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Bihar. Each unit is equipped with:
- A general physician
- A nurse or ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife)
- Rapid testing kits (sugar, hemoglobin, malaria, etc.)
- Digital medical records
- Referral and emergency transport links
We visit each village on a fixed weekly schedule, ensuring continuity of care.
📍 Impact Snapshot (2023–2024)
- ✅ 80,000+ patient visits across 3 states
- ✅ 60% women and children served
- ✅ 1,500+ emergency referrals made
- ✅ 12 new health workers trained to assist mobile units
Our goal is simple: No village should be left behind.
📖 Story of Change: Laxmi from Nakrekal
Laxmi, a 28-year-old mother of three, had never seen a doctor in her life. She suffered from chronic anemia. When our mobile clinic reached her village in Nakrekal Mandal, she received free testing, iron supplements, and counseling. After three visits, her health improved, and so did her family’s outlook on healthcare.
“Now I tell every woman in my village to visit the clinic van. It saved my life.”
📚 Education Alongside Treatment
Apart from treatment, our mobile teams also conduct:
- Hygiene awareness workshops
- Nutrition and breastfeeding support
- COVID and TB education sessions
- Sanitary pad distribution and menstrual hygiene talks
Empowering patients with knowledge ensures long-term change.
🌍 Supported by Global Standards
Our model draws inspiration from UNICEF’s outreach healthcare programs and has been recognized at local government levels for last-mile delivery of health services.
➡ Read more about WHO’s support for mobile health services
🧭 Future Plans
- Launching telemedicine-ready mobile units
- Adding mental health counselors
- Partnering with local NGOs for deeper outreach
- Using solar-powered diagnostics in off-grid areas
🤝 Get Involved
Your support helps us fuel these vans, stock medicines, and train more healthcare workers. Click here to donate or volunteer and help us reach every last mile.
