Varanasi Aurangabad NH-2 Tollways Private Limited (VAH), a concession of ROADIS – a Madrid headquartered multinational leader in the investment, development, operation, and management of global infrastructure assets, in partnership with The Hans Foundation (THF), enhanced its commitment to community healthcare by flagging off its fifth Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) under the program “Swasthya Path” today at the Daffi toll plaza in Varanasi. This expansion marks a significant milestone in VAH’s transformative healthcare initiative journey, which has been bringing essential medical services to the doorsteps of rural communities in the city.
The fifth MMU aims to extend essential healthcare services to 22 additional villages within the Pindra Block, enhancing community health with comprehensive approach. Over the past 2 years, “Swasthya Path”, with its existing four MMUs, has been actively serving 88 villages across Kashi Vidyapeeth, Chiraigaon, Baragaon, and Araziline blocks. Each MMU is equipped with qualified MBBS doctors, nurse, lab technician and pharmacist. Along with doctor consultations, the vans offer services like free medicines, pathological tests, awareness, health seeking behavioural workshops, doorstep consultation to elderly, physically disabled and pregnant women. This program has made remarkable impact on the healthcare needs of underserved communities, treating over 1,06,951 patients.
Eduardo Calvo, Global Corporate Responsibility Director-ROADIS, emphasizing the collaborative spirit behind the initiativesaid, “At ROADIS, we are driven by our purpose of serving the communities around our area of operations. We always strive to be good neighbour and support community development. Witnessing the impact our program “Swasthya Path” has been making in the communities, we were compelled to expand the program to serve more people. This new MMU represents our continued commitment to not just building roads, but building healthier, stronger communities. We’re proud to see how this program has evolved into a comprehensive healthcare solution, addressing everything from basic medical needs to specialized care, truly making a difference in rural Varanasi.”
With the addition of the fifth MMU, VAH continues to broaden its community outreach, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility and promoting community well-being. This initiative embodies VAH’s vision to create a lasting impact in the lives of rural residents, ensuring that quality healthcare is accessible to all.
