Mobile Medical Unit Camp at Bhikshu Ashram: A lifeline for the homeless and the elderly

Raipur: Every Tuesday, a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) camp is organized at Bhikshuk Ashram, which has become a boon for the homeless and the elderly who have been evicted from their homes. Today, on January 10, 2025, this camp was also organized successfully. This camp is run by the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) under the Chief Minister Slum Health Scheme. Its main objective is to provide primary health care to such people who are not able to go to the hospital. Free high quality medicines and blood test facilities are provided to the patients in the camp. This saves them from the need to go to the hospital for their everyday problems. Health awareness and improvement in life At the beginning of the camp, many patients were not aware of their serious health problems like diabetes, hypertension etc. With the efforts of the MMU team and the Bhikshuk Ashram team, these problems were detected and after proper treatment, now positive changes are coming in their lives. Along with this, people are given free counseling in the camp on the importance of cleanliness and disinfected lifestyle.

Examples of notable patients

1. Anisha (20/F)
• She was suffering from sickle cell anemia. Initially her hemoglobin was only 6 grams. After proper care and treatment by the MMU team, her hemoglobin has now reached 11 grams. 2. Sunita Sagar (60/F)
• She was suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure) which she came to know about in the MMU camp. After regular treatment and counseling, her health is now stable. 3. Rekha Gond (61/F)
• She was suffering from hypertension. With the help of the MMU team and Bhikshu Ashram, her condition has improved now. These patients came to know about their diseases for the first time through the MMU camp and with proper treatment, they are now in good condition. Contribution of employees in the success of the camp The employees of Mobile Medical Unit No. 04 play an important role in the success of this camp:

• Doctor: Dr. Priyanka Sahu (MBBS)

• Lab Technician: Gayatri Kumar Sahu

• Pharmacist: Daneshwar Sahu

• Nurse: Neha

• Driver: Harish

• Area Project Manager: Vikas Dubey

The Mobile Medical Unit Camp is not only providing free medical aid to the needy but also motivating them towards living a better life. This type of initiative is adding a new chapter of health care and awareness in the society.