Chittoor, Oct 27 : Apollo Hospitals’ mobile medical units are providing basic healthcare services and preventive check-ups at the doorsteps of rural residents in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district, helping people who face difficulties travelling to hospitals for medical attention.
The initiative, part of the hospital’s community outreach programme, deploys medical officers and paramedical staff to villages to conduct basic health assessments, identify chronic conditions and refer patients requiring further treatment to higher healthcare facilities.
Speaking to Kashmir Convener during a visit to Kanipakkam Pattnam village, Mrs Harita who works with Apollo Foundation Total Health initiative, said the mobile medical units were aimed at making basic healthcare accessible to people in rural areas.
“The very purpose of having a mobile medical unit is to provide basic healthcare check-ups to the community at their doorsteps,” the doctor said, adding that the programme primarily focuses on preventive healthcare.
The teams examine residents who find it difficult to travel outside their villages and refer patients with chronic ailments or other medical concerns for further evaluation and treatment.
Patients requiring advanced care are referred to Apollo Hospital Saragonda, located around 20 kilometres from the village, or to the Government General Hospital managed by Apollo Hospitals in Chittoor district, the doctors said.
Apollo Hospitals operates more than 10 mobile medical units across Chittoor district, according to the doctor.
The units also use an electronic medical records (EMR) system to register patients and maintain their clinical information. The registration process includes recording patients’ photographs, names, ages, contact details, village and mandal, along with their medical history and other relevant details.
Presenting complaints, including body aches and knee pain, are also entered into the system for review by medical officers during consultations.
The digital system enables the medical team to document patients’ symptoms and medical histories, assess their health conditions and determine whether they require further treatment or referral to a hospital.
Officials said the initiative seeks to bridge gaps in access to basic healthcare in rural communities by bringing medical services closer to residents, particularly those who face challenges in travelling to healthcare facilities.
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