The Mobile Clinic

"Its a positive step in the right direction" says Dr. Srivatsan.  "The entire Advisory Board has decided that we cannot wait for the clinic to be built, a more direct access to healthcare must be made available today."  This is in reference to Project RISHI's funding of a mobile clinic to the village of Manapakkam.  Up until now the 15,000 inhabitants of Manapakkam have not had any regular access to local healthcare.  To be seen by a physician or another healthcare professional, villagers had to be sent many miles away to the next closest clinic.  But now thanks to the many generous donations of our sponsors, Project RISHI is now funding a physician and nurse to take the time to run by the village on a bi-weekly basis so that villagers can see healthcare professionals when they need to see one.  "We are still planning on building the clinic so that all the villagers can have a place to go when they are sick.  This mobile clinic is temporary until we can build the actual clinic and staff it with healthcare professionals who can serve the 15,000 residents on a daily basis.  I want to thank all our sponsors that have made this mobile clinic possible, and let them know that their donations are directly helping many people live happier and healthier lives" (Dr. Srivatsan). 

Dr. Srivatsan explaining the mobile clinic and the future plans of Project RISHI to students in Manappakam

Dr. Srivatsan presenting the donated Medical Supplies to the villagers in Manapakkam

Dr. Srivatsan talking with the physician leading the mobile clinic to Manapakkam and other village leaders.