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Philips India Limited and Smile Foundation have been working together to make quality primary healthcare accessible in some of India’s most underserved districts, and the difference it’s making is truly inspiring. Over the past five years, we’ve been reaching out to urban slums and rural villages, deploying four Mobile Telemedicine Units in Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), Gadag (Karnataka), Mewat (Haryana) and the Shirur block of Pune.
What’s exciting is how these mobile units are bringing essential health services right to people’s doorsteps. In the year 2023-24 alone, we’ve reached 74,240 people who might not have had easy access to healthcare otherwise.
While Philips has been supporting our efforts for five years, their specific backing for our telemedicine and mobile units began two years ago. This collaboration has allowed us to harness technology to overcome barriers and ensure more people receive the care they need.
It’s amazing to see how joining forces can have such a meaningful impact on communities. Together, we’re making a lasting healthcare difference in people’s lives across India.
In an effort to enhance the accessibility of quality primary healthcare services in aspirational districts, Smile Foundation, in partnership with Philips India, has deployed four Mobile Telemedicine Units. These units have been operating for the past five years in the aspirational districts of Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu, Gadag in Karnataka, Mewat in Haryana, and Shirur block of Pune (Rural).
The Mobile Telemedicine Units are dedicated to providing essential primary healthcare services to urban slums and rural villages in these areas. By leveraging the power of technology, these units bridge the gap between healthcare providers and underserved communities, ensuring that quality healthcare is accessible to those who need it the most.
Through this impactful collaboration, Smile Foundation and Philips India are making significant strides in improving the healthcare landscape of aspirational districts. By bringing primary healthcare services directly to the doorsteps of urban slums and rural villages, they are making a positive difference in the lives of countless individuals and communities, ultimately contributing to the overall well-being and development of these regions.
