Aster Volunteers, the global corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Aster DM Healthcare, has marked a significant milestone in its humanitarian mission with the launch of its 67th Mobile Medical Unit. This initiative, aimed at delivering free healthcare services to marginalized and remote communities in the Republic of Chad, was officially inaugurated at a ceremony held at the Taj Hotel in Business Bay, Dubai. The event underscored Aster Volunteers’ commitment to bridging healthcare access gaps worldwide. The new mobile unit, equipped with IoT-integrated tele-health capabilities, consultation rooms, diagnostic facilities, medicine dispensing services, and solar-powered health education spaces, is designed to bolster Chad’s primary healthcare capacity. This initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Chad, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that formalizes a shared commitment to improving healthcare access in Central Africa. The flag-off ceremony was led by Dr. Azad Moopen, founder chairman of Aster DM Healthcare, alongside Oumar Teguen Idibei Berde, Ambassador of the Republic of Chad to the UAE, and Yousif Mohammed Elnour Shata, adviser to the health minister of Chad. Senior leadership from Aster DM Healthcare and representatives from the Consulate of Chad in Dubai also attended the event. Dr. Moopen emphasized the significance of the initiative, stating, ‘These mobile clinics are more than healthcare on wheels; they are a symbol of hope and compassion for communities that have long lacked access to even the most basic medical services.’ Ambassador Berde expressed gratitude for the partnership, highlighting its potential to address critical healthcare needs in Chad’s most underserved areas. The Aster Volunteers Mobile Medical Services (AVMMS) program, a flagship CSR initiative of Aster DM Healthcare, has treated over 2.6 million individuals across India, the Middle East, and Africa since its inception. Each mobile unit is equipped with advanced medical technology, including IoT-enabled telemedicine services, and offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services, from diagnostics and consultations to treatment and community health education.
