Bangalore, November 25, 2024: Aster Volunteers, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, flagged its latest Mobile Medical Service unit aimed at assisting villages of Kalburgi, Karnataka, India. The newly launched unit, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, aims to deliver essential medical and healthcare services directly to disadvantaged individuals, significantly enhancing healthcare accessibility.
The new mobile unit, introduced by Aster DM Foundation Kochi, India in association with Ashok Leyland and Dr Ohm Indo German Hospital affiliated to JKST Trust, Chittapur, Kalburgi, is equipped with a telemedicine setup. This enables comprehensive diagnostic and specialty medical services to reach those in need in remote areas. The mobile medical unit will provide consultations, first-aid treatment, and other essential medical services directly to communities in need. The vehicle shall be launched in Chittapur Block, Kalburgi which would extend its medical interventions to the adjacent blocks too, covering approximately 15000 beneficiaries in a year.
Aster Volunteers Mobile Medical Services (AVMMS) is a one-of-a-kind CSR initiative by Aster DM Healthcare aimed at bridging the gap in healthcare accessibility by providing free medical camps and disaster aid support to needy communities in remote areas. Since its inception, AVMMS has treated over 1.4 million individuals across India, the Middle East, and Africa, positively impacting lives in regions with limited or no access to medical facilities. The initiative has a global network of over 40 units, with future expansions underway for new units in West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, J&K and Gujrat states in India.
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Speaking at the launch, Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare, said, “We are committed to extending our healthcare services to those in need through the AVMMS initiative. By leveraging advanced technologies and sustainable practices, we aim to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of underserved communities. Providing accessible healthcare is crucial to us, and these newly launched mobile medical units represent a pivotal step towards achieving this goal.”
Aster Volunteers have a commendable track record of providing healthcare services through mobile units, and the initiative continues to expand, with new units planned for deployment in various underserved regions in India. Aster DM Healthcare remains committed to its mission of providing accessible healthcare to all through innovative and sustainable solutions. The launch of the new unit marks a significant milestone in this journey, reaffirming Aster’s dedication to global health and well-being.
About Aster Volunteers, the global CSR programme of Aster DM Healthcare
Aster Volunteers, the global corporate social responsibility initiative of Aster DM Healthcare, was launched on occasion of the company’s 30th anniversary in 2017 and provides a platform which bridges the gap between people who would like to help with those in need. Driven by Aster DM Foundation, it focuses on various activities in healthcare, education, social empowerment, environmental sustainability, and disaster aid initiatives. 5 million+ lives have been touched by Aster Volunteers across various geographies engaging the registered volunteer force of more than 76,900 people and its associates as of March 2024.
About Ashok Leyland
Ashok Leyland, one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has a comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy focused on sustainable development, social welfare, and community impact. The company’s CSR efforts address multiple areas, including education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and skill development. Project Nalam a health-focused project provides preventive and curative healthcare for communities. It includes mobile health units that deliver healthcare services in remote areas, focusing on maternal and child health, communicable diseases, and lifestyle management.
About JKST Trust
The Jyoti Seva Kendra Trust in Chittapur, Karnataka, is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting the holistic development of communities in and around Chittapur. The trust works primarily in the fields of education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, and skill development, aiming to uplift underprivileged communities and address some of the core socio-economic issues they face.
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