Mobile Medical unit to facilitate access to public health care particularly to people living in remote, difficult, under-served and unreached areas. The objective of Mobile Medical unit is to take healthcare to the doorstep of populations, particularly rural, vulnerable and under-served areas. A mobile medical unit helps people who live in tough, rural, underserved, or unreachable locations get access to public health care. Bringing healthcare to people's doorsteps is the goal of mobile medical units, especially in underserved, vulnerable, and rural communities.
MMU services are envisaged to meet the technical and service quality standards for a Primary health Centre through provision of a suggested package of services under 12 thematic areas- Maternal Health, Neonatal and Infant Health, Child and Adolescent health, Reproductive Health and Contraceptive Services, Management of Chronic Communicable Diseases, Management of Common Communicable Diseases & basic OPD care (acute simple illnesses), management of Common Non-Communicable Diseases, Management of mental Illness, Dental Care, Eye Care/ENT Care, Geriatric Care and Emergency Medicine. These services are provided free of cost through MMUs, besides enabling referrals.
MMU is online as well as offline application and this is the Application and it can also be opeated in the lower network areas
This is a mobile hospital in which doctors, ANM workers, pilots and Lab Assistants go to the remote areas and provide treatments.
A Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) is a versatile, self-contained vehicle designed to provide medical services in various settings. Its uses include:
- Emergency Response: MMUs can quickly reach disaster-stricken areas, offering immediate medical care when traditional healthcare facilities are inaccessible or overwhelmed.
- Remote and Rural Areas: They bring essential medical services to remote or underserved areas where permanent healthcare facilities might not be available.
- Public Health Campaigns: MMUs are used for vaccination drives, health screenings, and preventive care programs, making it easier to reach large populations.
- Outreach Services: They can provide services to populations with limited mobility or those who are otherwise hard to reach, such as the homeless or elderly.
- Temporary Clinics: During times of crisis or large-scale events, MMUs can function as temporary clinics, offering primary care, urgent care, or specialized services as needed.
- Training and Education: They can be used to train healthcare professionals or educate the public about health issues.
Overall, MMUs are valuable for increasing the accessibility and flexibility of medical care in diverse situations.
This Document will help everyone to understand about Mobile Medical Unit and complete flow of MMU service.
Ø This is van based service which is generally run in tribal/village area or as per project requirement to deliver quality health services.
Following are the actors who will be interacting with the Application
- Registrar
- Nurse
- Doctor
- Lab Technician
- Pharmacist
Below is the process flow for MMU Application
