Wockhardt Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation launched a mobile medical van under its flagship programme called “Mobile 1000” in association with RCF. The van will operate in Chembur, Mumbai.
Dr Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Trustee & CEO, Wockhardt Foundation said on the occasion, “We are pleased to launch a Mobile 1000 van in association with RCF. Mobile 1000 is implemented through a unique model of awareness, diagnosis and cure. Each van is equipped with a doctor, driver and a coordinator and provides free consultations along with free medicines. Our manpower comprises a diligent selection, training, deployment and monitoring process based on our ISO 9001:2008 approved model. A GPS tracking system ensures tight control and monitoring of our operations.”
The van launched in Chembur will provide free, primary healthcare to 22,500 patients a year at their doorstep. Basic ailments like cough, cold, fever, diarrhoea, malaria, dengue, dysentry, infections, gastroenteritis, etc will be treated.
EH News Bureau