GlaxoSmithKline Asia Private Limited partners with Sevamob to launch Primary healthcare Mobile Van in Nalagarh, Himchal
Nalagarh : GlaxoSmithKline Asia Private Limited, the makers of Sensodyne, in association with Health Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh and Sevamob (NGO) launched primary healthcare mobile van in Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh. This program was launched by Dr. Mukta Rastogi, Block Medical officer, Nalagarh in presence of Mr. Kewal Krishna, Health Superintendent Nalagarh, GlaxoSmithKline Asia Private Limited representatives and Sevamob’s team.
The objective of the program is to increase the access of primary healthcare services to the communities at grassroot level. GlaxoSmithKline Asia Private Limited, makers of Sensodyne, will be financially supporting the camps under its CSR initiative. Under this program, Sevamob will conduct 250+ free primary healthcare camps per month across the district. Each camp will provide access to healthcare services to 70+ patients per day and about 19000+ patients over the next one year. These camps will be run by registered MBBS Doctors, and trained nurses. 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 that have made our vision come alive through their hard work and dedication in the field of healthcare.”
Mr. Shelley Saxena, Founder and CEO, Sevamob Ventures Ltd., said “The objective of the program 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 gaps in healthcare services delivery and provide quality services at the grassroot to ensure healthcare for all.”
The aim of this CSR partnership is to bring positive change in the society and deliver quality healthcare services for all.