Vedanta Aluminum has provided critical healthcare services to over 50,000 residents of 18 remote villages in Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts through its flagship mobile health unit (MHU) initiative.
In the last three years, the company has conducted more than 3,000 free health camps, offering free medical consultations and medicines, as well as screenings for malaria and seasonal diseases. Additionally, over 1,000 health awareness sessions have been held on important topics such as anaemia, breastfeeding, menstrual hygiene, deworming, tobacco cessation, heatstroke prevention, malaria control, and lifestyle-related diseases.
The MHU initiative has also reached over 4,000 children, facilitating early medical intervention, nutritional screening, and improved health outcomes during critical developmental years, according to officials.
“With regular screenings and follow-ups, we are able to detect cases of hypertension and diabetes early, manage seasonal illnesses effectively, and reduce complications. Consistent access to basic medical care at the doorstep is making a visible difference to overall health in these communities,” stated Dr. Indraprakash Prajapati of the MHU.
