The National Health Mission (NHM), in collaboration with Swasthi – The Health Catalyst and its partner entities – The Entrepreneurs Association (tEA) and TATA AIG, upon completion of the project on Mobile Medical Units (MMU) and promotion of social protection services in Zunheboto district, formally handed over the MMU vehicle to the Department of Health & Family Welfare(DHFW), Government of Nagaland, for continuation of services. The programme was held on March 26 at the Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Kohima.
The MMU initiative are presently being implemented in Kiphire district under an MoU between the two parties and will be expanded to other districts in a phased manner. Additionally, Swasthi – The Health Catalyst has also provided blood bank equipment to District Hospital, Mon, and with similar support planned for other hospitals
A brief presentation on the MMU activities in Zunheboto and Kiphire districts was presented by N. Rambabu from Swasthi – The Health Catalyst, Bangalore, highlighting the operational model and the expected impact in enhancing outreach services. He also reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to supporting community health initiatives through strategic partnerships.
The programme culminated in the formal signing of documents and the handing over and taking over of the MMU vehicle from Swasthi and its partners to the Department of Health & Family Welfare in the presence of concerned authorities.
The newly inducted MMU is expected to significantly improve last-mile healthcare delivery in Zunheboto district by providing essential medical services directly to communities, particularly in hard-to-reach areas.
