Healthcare for All
Healthcare Challenges in India
India has made rapid strides in the health sector since independence. However, various eye opening data from NFHS clearly indicate that access to healthcare still remains a challenge.
While the health statistics of rural India continue to be poor, the health status and access to health for the poor in urban slum dwellers has surfaced to be equally deplorable and have less than 4% of government primary healthcare facilities.
Urban slum dwellers suffer from adverse health conditions owing to mainly two reasons – first the lack of education and thus lack of awareness; and second the unwillingness to lose a day's wage in order to reach the nearest medical facility.
Healthcare for underprivileged, which is a desperate need, thus remains unaddressed.
Our Two-Pronged Approach
The need of the hour is a comprehensive solution that addresses both accessibility and awareness challenges.
Bring Healthcare to Doorsteps
Deliver quality healthcare services directly to the doorsteps of the needy through our mobile healthcare units, eliminating the barrier of distance and lost wages.
Promote Healthcare Awareness
Educate communities about healthcare awareness and promote contemporary healthcare seeking behavior among the underprivileged through community engagement.
Mobile Healthcare: The Practical Solution
In such a scenario, a mobile healthcare services delivery system is the most practical mechanism to bridge the gap between healthcare needs and accessibility.
"Smile on Wheels" Mobile Hospital
Christina Charitable Trust has initiated the Smile on Wheels programme - a unique mobile hospital programme that seeks to address problems of mobility, accessibility and availability of primary healthcare.
Comprehensive Mobile Healthcare
Special Focus Areas
Children and women in urban slums and remote rural areas
Primary Healthcare Services
General medical consultations with qualified doctors
Maternal & Child Health
Specialized care for mothers and children
Free Healthcare Services
Essential medicines and treatments provided at no cost
Program Reach
The Smile Foundation on Wheels programme has so far provided free healthcare services to more than 15,000 children and families.
What We Did Last Year
Measurable impact through our mobile healthcare initiatives
Operational Projects
Active healthcare projects running across remote villages and urban slums, ensuring consistent medical support.
Multi-Specialty Camps
Specialized medical camps conducted in underserved areas, meeting immediate healthcare needs of 3,773 people.
School Health Programme
School-going children received comprehensive health checkups and preventive care through our dedicated school health initiatives.
Our Healthcare Services
Comprehensive medical care delivered directly to communities
Child Health
Comprehensive child health programs including immunizations, nutrition counseling, and growth monitoring for healthy development.
Maternal Care
Pre and post-natal care, safe delivery support, and family planning services for expecting and new mothers.
Preventive Care
Health education, preventive screenings, and community awareness programs to promote wellness and early detection.
Medicine Distribution
Essential medicines provided free of cost to ensure treatment accessibility for all community members.
Diagnostic Services
Basic laboratory tests and health screenings conducted on-site for immediate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Health Education
Community health education sessions to promote hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention practices.
Success Stories
Real impact in the lives of those we serve
Saving Lives in Remote Villages
"Thanks to the mobile hospital, my daughter received timely treatment for malnutrition. Today, she's healthy and attending school regularly. The doctors didn't just treat her - they educated our entire family about proper nutrition."
- Lakshmi, Village Mother
Community Transformation
"Our village had no medical facility for 20 years. Now, with regular visits from the mobile hospital, child mortality has decreased significantly, and mothers feel confident about their children's health."
- Ram, Village Leader
Support Our Healthcare Mission
Help us expand our mobile hospital program and bring quality healthcare to more communities in need. Every contribution saves lives and builds healthier communities.