Chennai, November 28, 2023: Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL) concluded its 2023 Mobile Medical Van initiative, extending essential healthcare to nearly 15,000 villagers in Chengalpattu district.
This initiative, an extension of the 2021 launch in Kanchipuram district, has benefitted over 35,000 individuals in 2021 and 2023 combined. Operating from January to October 2023, RNAIPL's Mobile Medical Van, equipped with a doctor and two nurses, provided free medical check-ups and primary care services directly to villagers' doorsteps. Covering 20 villages in Chengalpattu district, the van operated weekly, ensuring consistent healthcare support throughout the year.
Over 180 trips were made in 2023, addressing common health issues like fever, myalgia, respiratory tract infections, and dermatological conditions. Patients with more complex conditions were referred to nearby government health centers. This initiative originated in 2021 during the COVID-19 crisis, supporting over 20,000 individuals across 40 villages in Kanchipuram district.
Keerthi Prakash, Managing Director of RNAIPL, said, "We believe that communities that have an increased awareness of the importance of health as well as access to healthcare are those that can better contribute to the sustainable progress of society. RNAIPL’s Mobile Medical Van initiative is a small step to make quality healthcare more accessible to the communities near our plant. We take pride in the positive impact we have made on the lives of thousands of people here.”
RNAIPL's Mobile Medical Van not only focuses on immediate medical needs but also provides guidance on health matters such as vaccination, dengue prevention, anaemia management, menstrual hygiene, diabetes care, hypertension management, fostering a culture of health consciousness.
