This is Bimla Debi with her grandson – they live in a remote hamlet in Assam. She used to suffer from Hypertension and Diabetes which remained undiagnosed as there was no healthcare centre near her village. Today, both are under control and she is healthy and happy.

How did this happen? Because of Sanjeevani – the Village Health Outreach Program, a Government of Assam program supervised by National Health Mission, Assam and operated by us. Sanjeevani has enabled early identification of diseases, screening, referrals, follow-up and free medicines for effective chronic disease management.

80 Mobile Medical Units are functioning in all 30 districts of Assam as part of a once-a-month, fixed date outreach initiative that is a pathway to converged health services in villages. All MMUs are equipped with telemedicine services for Hypertension and Diabetes. Each MMU has a Registration & Measurement Officer, Lab Technician, Pharmacist, General Nurse & Midwife and a Pilot.

Post the screening, beneficiaries are referred to the nearest Primary Heath Centre for confirmation, prescription and commencement of treatment.