Gandhinagar: Aimed at extending healthcare services to remote tribal settlements, the state government on Wednesday launched 51 two-wheeler mobile health units. Chief minister Bhupendra Patel also flagged off 9 mobile health vans that will operate in 14 districts, from an event held in Gandhinagar.The initiative of the state health department, aims to strengthen healthcare delivery in tribal and inaccessible regions and ensure that primary medical services reach residents at their doorstep, an official statement said. About 51 two-wheeler mobile health units have been specially developed for locations where four-wheel vehicles are unable to operate due to difficult terrain, poor road connectivity or geographical constraints.Each unit is equipped with a medical box containing essential medicines and primary healthcare equipment. The vehicles also carry digital blood pressure monitors, stethoscopes, glucometers, clinical thermometers, haemoglobin meters and other equipment.The government said GPS-based real-time monitoring of all units will be done to ensure that beneficiaries receive healthcare facilities promptly.
