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 operated 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:

1. Emergency Response: MMUs can quickly reach disaster-stricken areas, offering immediate medical care when traditional healthcare facilities are inaccessible or overwhelmed.
2. Remote and Rural Areas: They bring essential medical services to remote or underserved areas where permanent healthcare facilities might not be available.
3. Public Health Campaigns: MMUs are used for vaccination drives, health screenings, and preventive care programs, making it easier to reach large populations.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Training and Education: They can be used to train healthcare professionals or educate the public about health issues.

The Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) enhances the AMRIT web application in several keyways:

1. Improving Accessibility: The MMU helps users in remote areas easily access healthcare services and information, bridging gaps in healthcare delivery.

2. Providing Real-Time Updates: The application delivers real-time notifications about the MMU's location and service availability, keeping communities informed about when and where healthcare services are available.

3. Enhancing Health Education: The MMU shares educational resources through the app, promoting awareness of health issues and preventive care within communities.

4. Streamlining Referrals: The application facilitates an efficient referral process, allowing patients to connect with local health facilities for specialized care when needed.

5. Offline Capability: The MMU is designed to function in low-network areas, enabling healthcare providers to access essential features without internet connectivity. Patient data can be stored locally and synchronized later, ensuring continuity of care.

Service Description

The MMU operates as a van-based service designed to deliver quality healthcare services primarily in tribal and village areas, or as dictated by specific project requirements. This mobile approach allows for the effective provision of healthcare to populations that may otherwise lack access.

Key Actors

The following actors will interact with the MMU application:

• Registrar: Responsible for managing patient registrations and maintaining records.
• Nurse: Provides basic healthcare services, assists with patient care, and performs health assessments.
• Doctor: Offers medical consultations, diagnoses health issues, and prescribes treatment.
• Lab Technician: Conducts diagnostic tests and manages laboratory services within the MMU.
• Pharmacist: Dispenses medications and provides information on pharmaceutical care.

Below is the process flow for MMU Application

MMU Projects Overview

This section provides a summary of projects involving Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) under the AMRIT initiative.

1. Shriram Transport and Finance Corp Ltd

• Project Name: Shriram- CSR- MMU & Clinics
• Categorization: CSR
• AMRIT Coverage: Multiple States

2. Oil India Ltd

• Project Name: Oil Sparsh - CSR- Assam
• Categorization: CSR
• AMRIT Coverage: Assam

3. PEL-Digwal

• Project Name: PEL-Digwal-MMU & Clinic
• Categorization: CSR
• AMRIT Coverage: Not specified

4. Bokaro Power Ltd

• Project Name: Bokaro-Power-CSR-MMU
• Categorization: CSR
• AMRIT Coverage: 1 MMU

5. Bokaro Steel Ltd

• Project Name: Bokaro-Steel-CSR-MMU
• Categorization: CSR
• AMRIT Coverage: 1 MMU

6. MUGF

• Project Name: MMU
• Categorization: CSR
• AMRIT Coverage: Not specified

7. NRHM, Government of Assam

• Project Name: Assam - MMU - Sanjeevani
• Categorization: PPP
• AMRIT Coverage: 80 MMUs

User Guide of Mobile Medical unit (Application)

Mobile Medical unit (MMU)