Nalagarh: GlaxoSmithKline Asia Private Limited, the makers of Sensodyne, in association with the Health Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh and Sevamob (NGO) launched a primary healthcare mobile van in Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh. This program was launched by Dr Mukta Rastogi, Block Medical officer, Nalagarh, in the presence of Mr Kewal Krishna, Health Superintendent Nalagarh, GlaxoSmithKline Asia Private Limited representatives and Sevamob’s team.
The program’s objective is to increase access to primary healthcare services to the communities at the grass-root level. GlaxoSmithKline Asia Private Limited, Sensodyne makers, will financially support the camps under its CSR initiative.
Under this program, Sevamob will conduct 20+ free primary healthcare camps per month across the district. Each centre will provide access to healthcare services to 70+ patients per day and about 19000+ patients over the next year. Registered MBBS Doctors and trained nurses will run these camps. Doctors will conduct health check-ups on patients. The mobile van will provide free medicines along with eyeglasses, if required, as per the doctor’s prescription to the patients visiting the camp.
Speaking on partnering, Shanu Saksena, Head CSR, GlaxoSmithKline Asia Private Limited, said, “We believe that every citizen must have the right to quality healthcare. As a healthcare company, we have always believed in giving back to society and we hope that this initiative addresses the healthcare challenges faced by many people. We are thankful to our partners and team of experts who have made our vision come alive through their hard work and dedication in the healthcare field.”
Mr. Shelley Saxena, Founder and CEO of Sevamob Ventures Ltd., said, “The program’s objective is to increase access to healthcare for communities. We have partnered with GlaxoSmithKline Asia Private Limited to provide free healthcare services to communities. Through this program, we aim to bridge the healthcare service delivery gaps and provide quality services at the grassroots to ensure healthcare for all.”
This CSR partnership aims to bring positive societal change and deliver quality healthcare services for all.
