India’s VP launches Aster’s 50th Mobile Medical Clinic

Aster Volunteers, the global CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) arm of Aster DM Healthcare, launched two IoT-enhanced Mobile Medical Clinics with Tele-Medicine Services to provide free medical care to underserved populations in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, and Kalaburagi in Karnataka, which will take the total number of Mobile Clinics by Aster Volunteers to 50.

The units were flagged off by the Hon’ble Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, in the presence of Alisha Moopen, Managing Director and Group CEO of Aster DM Healthcare, Anoop Moopen, Director of Aster DM Healthcare Ltd and TJ Wilson, Executive Director & Group Head - Corporate Governance, Aster DM Healthcare Ltd. Prabal Pratap Singh Tomar, Vice President of the Indian Lawn Tennis Association & Delhi President of Mixed Martial Arts, who has agreed to volunteer, will extend his support to further help this initiative reach the rural areas across the country.

The launch is an important step in an ongoing initiative by Aster Volunteers, aimed at improving access to medical care for marginalised communities across the North India region and beyond. The new mobile units are custom built on Ashok Leyland Mitr 7 metre-long chassis, equipped with IoT-integrated telemedicine services, and essential facilities such as a patient waiting area and registration desk, vital data collection desk, basic mini lab with refrigerated storage, safe storage of medicine and dispensing facility, Consultation Room for General Practitioner, Specialist and Super-Specialist tele-consultation facility (IoT Integrated), large size TV for health education and awareness programmes, and expandable awning for outdoor shade, significantly enhancing healthcare accessibility.

The mobile clinics also have air conditioning, infection control mechanisms, and Wi-Fi connectivity and can navigate remote village roads, thereby reaching marginalised communities. These mobile clinics are part of Aster DM Healthcare CSR efforts in India, undertaken in strategic partnership with Ashok Leyland.

The 50 Mobile Clinics have been achieved over a period of 12 years and increasing its networks gradually. These units are deployed across India, Middle East & Africa Regions and other South Asian countries like Bangladesh, Sri-Lanka and Nepal, and will be able to benefit at least 1 million people per annum from the FY 2025-26 period onwards.

Currently, 31 Mobile Clinics by Aster Volunteers across India are present in various places in states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Odisha, Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Jammu & Kashmir, with upcoming units in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. In addition, 4 mobile clinics are deployed across GCC countries, including UAE, Oman, and Qatar, expanding access to healthcare in the Middle East.

Aster Volunteers is planning to add 10 more units in the year 2025, a good number of which shall benefit people across the North India region as part of their commitment towards making healthcare accessible and affordable.

On this momentous occasion, Hon’ble Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankhar said, “The launch of these Mobile Medical Clinics is a notable initiative towards enhancing healthcare access for underserved populations, which is the need of the hour. This initiative truly shines not only in its delivery of essential medical services but also in the impact it creates toward furthering the broader goal of enhancing healthcare in our country and beyond. The integration of technology with mobility, allowing high-quality care to be provided even in the most remote locations is praiseworthy. I commend the vision and dedication of Aster Volunteers, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, behind this effort, reflecting values of compassion and responsibility.”

Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder & Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare, commented, “Through this initiative, we are committed to providing accessible healthcare to underserved communities using advanced technologies and sustainable practices. The launch of new mobile clinics marks a significant step in our mission to empower individuals and transform communities. Moving forward, we aim to expand our reach deeper in North India to serve marginalised populations more effectively.”