Recently, India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt. Ltd. announced the opening of a Mobile Cancer Screening Unit with cutting-edge diagnostic capabilities in partnership with the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida. This specialised unit is intended to provide vital cancer screening services to impoverished areas throughout North India, including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, and the NCR region. It was donated by IYM as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) effort.

The mobile unit is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including gynaecological examination facilities, mammography machines, and X-ray machines, to offer thorough cancer screening. In order to provide early identification and prompt intervention for individuals who would not otherwise have access to tertiary healthcare, the GIMS-run unit would run free screening camps in rural and semi-urban regions. IYM will cover all operational expenses, including those for medical, paramedical, and support personnel. Discussing the initiative “At India Yamaha Motor, we think that health and well-being are essential to creating stronger communities,” said Atsushi Nagashima, Corporate Director, Yamaha Motor India. Our goal with our Mobile Cancer Screening Unit is to empower people with prompt diagnosis and close the access gap to preventive healthcare. This project demonstrates our steadfast dedication to improving people’s lives and the community.

Mobile screening vans have been shown to be a successful way to provide diagnostic services to underserved and remote people worldwide. IYM and GIMS recognised a similar need and collaborated to create this specialised facility with the goal of providing free and accessible preventative healthcare. By assisting in the early detection of cancer and increasing the likelihood of a successful course of treatment, this programme will especially aid underserved, rural, and semi-urban women.

This programme demonstrates Yamaha’s commitment to preventative care and community health, enhancing its standing as a reliable partner in projects that have a long-lasting societal impact.