Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMC&H), Ludhiana, has launched a new mobile healthcare initiative aimed at improving access to primary medical services in rural areas of Punjab. The project, titled “Access to Primary Health Care,” has been introduced in partnership with Siemens Healthineers under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme.

The initiative is designed to deliver essential healthcare services directly to residents living in nearly 40 villages in and around Ludhiana district. Through this programme, around 50,000 people are expected to benefit from free medical consultations, diagnostic tests, medicines, and awareness campaigns focused on common and chronic illnesses.

Healthcare services will be provided through a specially equipped mobile medical van that will regularly travel to selected villages. The van will be staffed with a qualified doctor, nursing professionals, and support personnel experienced in rural healthcare delivery. The project will also receive assistance from specialist doctors and diagnostic teams based at DMC&H to ensure comprehensive care for patients.

The programme was formally inaugurated at the hospital premises in Ludhiana in the presence of members of the DMC&H Managing Society, senior doctors, academic leaders, and representatives from Siemens Healthineers India. A mega multidisciplinary health camp at village Lehra was also planned as part of the launch activities.

According to hospital authorities, the project focuses on addressing major health concerns commonly seen in rural communities. These include hypertension, diabetes, respiratory infections, seasonal diseases, and cancers. The mobile healthcare team will provide routine consultations, treatment guidance, and essential medicines while also conducting screenings for chronic illnesses.

Special emphasis will be placed on preventive healthcare. The programme will include awareness drives related to healthy living, disease prevention, and early diagnosis. Women’s health services such as breast and cervical cancer awareness and screening will also form an important part of the campaign. Additionally, eye check-up camps will be conducted to identify cataract cases, with patients being referred for surgery when necessary.

Hospital officials stated that patients needing advanced medical attention would be connected with government healthcare schemes and referred to appropriate treatment facilities. This approach is expected to ensure continuity of care for rural residents who often face challenges in accessing specialist healthcare services due to financial or geographical barriers.

Speaking at the launch event, DMC&H representatives said the initiative reflects the institution’s commitment to making quality healthcare accessible and affordable for underserved populations. Along with medical check-ups and treatment, the programme also aims to educate communities about preventive healthcare practices in a simple and culturally suitable manner.

The collaboration between DMC&H and Siemens Healthineers is expected to strengthen healthcare outreach in rural Punjab and improve early detection and management of diseases among vulnerable populations. By bringing medical services directly to villages, the initiative hopes to reduce healthcare gaps and encourage healthier communities across the region.