More than 30 lakh people have benefitted under the Chief Minister’s Haat Bazar Scheme and on an average more than 1 lakh patients are treated through Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) every month.
An official communiqué on Wednesday said MMUs provide healthcare services and free medicine to the rural population. So far, 30,23,941 patients have been treated in 79,859 sessions.
This health scheme is not only meeting the expectations of the people but also winning their trust by ensuring timely treatment, the statement said.
The Haat Bazar clinics also provide test facilities for malaria, HIV, diabetes,anemia, TB, leprosy, hypertension and eye disorders.
Vaccination of infants and pregnant women is also done in the clinics. OPDs in the clinics provide eight types of services. Free medicines are given. If necessary, treatment is done by referral to high-level health centers.