AP-104 Arogya Ratham Mobile Medical Unit Services
Overview
The Arogya Ratham Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) is a government health initiative under the National Health Mission (NHM) to provide basic healthcare services at the doorstep of people in rural and remote villages. It mainly serves populations with poor access to Primary Health Centers (PHCs), playing a vital role in strengthening rural healthcare by delivering affordable, accessible, and timely medical services directly to village populations.
Benefits of 104 MMU
Healthcare Access
Improves healthcare access in rural and remote areas.
Cost Reduction
Reduces travel and out-of-pocket costs for villagers.
Early Detection
Enables early detection of diseases through regular visits.
Targeted Care
Supports maternal and child health specifically.
Working Procedure in Villages
Planning, Scheduling & Deployment
Monthly visit scheduling and deployment of well-equipped medical vans to prioritized villages.
Village Setup & Patient Registration
Setting up at central locations and recording patient details manually or digitally.
Medical Examination & Diagnostic Services
Health checkups for common ailments and basic diagnostic tests like BP and blood sugar.
Free Medicine Distribution & Health Education
Providing prescribed medicines and educating villagers on nutrition, hygiene, and maternal care.
Referral Services & Documentation
Issuing referral slips for advanced care and submitting daily reports to health authorities.
Key Specifications
Target
Rural & Tribal Areas
Diagnostics
47 Lab Services
Care Level
Primary to Tertiary
Technology
AI-Integrated EHR
Staff
Doctor, Nurse, Lab Tech
Reach
Doorstep Delivery
Impact Highlights
Universal Access
47 Diagnostic Tests
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