Guwahati: In a bid to improve healthcare access for tea garden workers, the Labour Welfare Department of Assam and the Hans Foundation (THF) have joined hands.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on June 14 to launch the Hans Mobile Medical Unit Project, targeting 120 tea gardens in the Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts.
The collaboration will see the launch of the “Hans Mobile Medical Unit Project” targeting 120 of the most vulnerable tea gardens in Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts.
The project aims to bridge the healthcare gap for tea garden communities by deploying 24 mobile medical vans equipped with medical professionals.
These vans will provide essential services including regular check-ups, treatment for various ailments, preventive care, and medicine distribution.
“This partnership will bring essential healthcare services directly to tea garden workers, improving their health and overall well-being,” said Tea Tribe and Labour Welfare minister Sanjoy Kishan, at the signing ceremony.
The mobile units will offer OPD consultations, diagnostic tests, counselling sessions, and awareness programs. Home visits for the elderly and those with disabilities, along with referrals for critical cases to advanced healthcare facilities, are also part of the initiative.
The Hans Foundation will cover the project’s implementation costs and ensure free healthcare services for the beneficiaries. The Labour Welfare Department and district administrations will provide administrative support.