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Guwahati: Mobile Medical Units run by the National Health Mission in Assam are bringing healthcare directly to residents in Dibrugarh. Officials confirmed 21 units currently operate across the district. These vans act as a lifeline for isolated families. Twenty units focus solely on 147 local tea gardens, while one serves other underserved pockets. Each unit functions like a hospital on wheels. They bring medical officers, nurses, lab techs, eye assistants, and pharmacists to the field.
The teams offer OPD consultations, free medicines, and a range of lab tests including ECG, CBC, KFT, and LFT. An official noted: "The service has proven to be a boon, particularly for the people residing in remote, border, and tea garden areas of the district." This model cut down on hospital referrals and eased pressure on district facilities. It also aids in managing anemia, malnutrition, and non-communicable diseases.
Performance numbers show massive reach. During the 2024-25 fiscal year, these units screened 391,403 people. The 2025-26 fiscal year saw that figure grow to 394,428 people across 6,300 camps. Early returns for the current cycle, spanning April 2026 to June 2026, count 98,503 screenings. Beyond clinical work, the crews run awareness campaigns and public health education. The District Health Society maintains this project is central to its goal of providing quality care to every marginalized village in the region.
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