Reference :
V-P-IN-E-00190
Date :
20/05/2011
Caption :
Maharashtra state, Gadchiroli district. The doctor and the driver cum medical assistant from the Mobile Health Unit supported by the ICRC are sharing their experiences with an ICRC employee.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
Since 2007, a Mobile Health Unit (MHU) is serving 29 villages in this area. The MHU is composed of a doctor and a driver cum medical assistant. They conduct medical check-ups and health awareness programmes for the community. The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) is managing the programme with the financial support of the ICRC.
In the year 2010, the IRCS started a food security project in the area, from which 100 families benefited. In May 2011, the IRCS and the ICRC jointly conducted an assessment mission for the year 2011, continuing from the success of last year project.
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
4416x3312
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
colour
