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Marking Birsa Munda’s 150th Birth Anniversary, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Flags Off Mobile Medical Vans to Serve Tribal Regions

Healthcare at the Doorstep: New Red Cross Initiative Targets Tribal Upliftment. Red Cross and REC Foundation Bring Hope to Tribal Villages with Mobile Healthcare Units
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Gandhinagar: In a major step toward strengthening healthcare delivery in Gujarat’s remote tribal belts, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off a fleet of mobile medical vans from Ahmedabad today. The initiative is a joint effort of the Indian Red Cross Society, Gujarat State Branch, and the REC Foundation, Delhi, launched as part of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda.

Delivering Healthcare to Tribal Doorsteps

This new initiative aims to fulfil the long-standing goal of bringing medical care directly to tribal households, especially in underserved areas such as Dang, Dahod, Sabarkantha, and Aravalli districts. Each mobile medical van is fully equipped with modern healthcare facilities and a trained team comprising a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, and driver.

The vans will provide free medical check-ups, essential medicines, and basic treatments, reaching over 10,000 tribal residents per month, with the capacity to serve more than 100 patients daily.

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GPRS-Enabled Vans for Efficient Service Delivery

Equipped with GPRS technology, these mobile units will track service coverage and performance. They will also act as mobile awareness platforms, conducting outreach campaigns for prevention and early detection of health issues such as:

  • Cervical cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Thalassemia
  • Sickle cell anemia

Red Cross and REC Foundation Lead Social Health Upliftment

Speaking at the inauguration, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel emphasized the importance of inclusive healthcare and lauded the initiative for bridging the healthcare gap in tribal and remote areas. He also paid tribute to Birsa Munda, calling him a symbol of tribal pride and social justice.

Ajay Patel, Chairman of the Indian Red Cross Society, Gujarat Branch, played a key role in shaping the project. Under his leadership, the Red Cross has been consistently at the forefront of healthcare access, social welfare, and humanitarian assistance in Gujarat.

The Gujarat State Branch is considered one of the most active branches of the Red Cross in India, known for its rapid response in both natural and man-made crises, as well as its consistent focus on preventive healthcare.

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A Lifeline for Remote Communities

This initiative not only promises improved healthcare access but also brings dignity, education, and awareness to the doorsteps of tribal populations. By aligning this healthcare program with the legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the government and its partners have reinforced their commitment to inclusive development and community upliftment.


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