Doctor at Your Doorstep: Bengal’s Health Vans Go Live

Bengal Rolls Out Mobile Clinics to Bridge Healthcare Gaps  
In a major public health push, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurated 110 mobile medical units (MMUs) at Swasthya Bhawan, Kolkata. These vans are equipped to offer 35 free diagnostic tests—including ECG, haemoglobin, pregnancy screening, and blood sugar checks—and are staffed with doctors, nurses, and lab technicians.

The ₹84 crore project is jointly funded by the state government and MPLAD contributions. An additional 100 units are expected to be deployed soon. The initiative aims to bring healthcare directly to remote and underserved communities, especially benefiting women, children, and the elderly. Banerjee emphasized that this rollout aligns with her government’s “Maa, Mati, Manush” vision and commitment to equitable healthcare.

Key highlights  

• 110 mobile medical units launched; 210 planned in total  
• Each unit offers 35 free diagnostic tests  
• Staff includes doctors, nurses, and technicians  
• Funded by ₹84 crore from state and MPLAD sources  
• Supports Duare Swasthya doorstep healthcare model  

Sources: WebIndia123, Newsd, ThePrint, Indian Express, UNI India, Economic Times, Moneycontrol, ScanX News