Wockhardt Foundation and Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers launch Mobile 1000 in Mumbai

Wockhardt Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation launched a mobile medical van under its flagship programme called “Mobile 1000” in association with RCF. The van will operate in Chembur, Mumbai.

Dr Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Trustee and CEO, Wockhardt Foundation said on the occasion, “We are pleased to launch a Mobile 1000 van in association with RCF. Mobile 1000 is implemented through a unique model of awareness, diagnosis and cure. Each van is equipped with a doctor, driver and a coordinator and provides free consultations along with free medicines. Our manpower comprises a diligent selection, training, deployment and monitoring process based on our ISO 9001:2008 approved model. A GPS tracking system ensures tight control and monitoring of our operations.”

The van launched in Chembur will provide free, primary healthcare to 22,500 patients a year at their doorstep. Basic ailments like cough, cold, fever, diarrhoea, malaria, dengue, dysentry, infections, gastro-entiritis, etc will be treated.

EH News Bureau