Healthcare in India has now become more accessible than ever before. This is all thanks to the Ayushman Arogya Mandir Vans that are also known as Ayushman Vans. These mobile medical units are completely transforming how remote populations and those in rural areas can receive essential healthcare services. This brings diagnosis, treatment and even preventative care right to the doorstep to those who are in urgent need of it.

What are Ayushman Vans?

Ayushman Vans are part of the government’s broader Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission. These vans are completely equipped mobile clinics. They are built to travel to underserved areas where there might not be the access of hospitals or clinics. Ayushman Vans are designed for places where medical help may be limited or completely non-existent. Each van carries all the essential medicines required in an emergency. It has testing kits, diagnostic tools and healthcare professionals, along with nurses, doctors and even lab technicians, all present in the van itself!

An Ayushman Van works like a mini hospital on wheels and it has the ability to perform the basic lab tests, offer consultations, distribute medicines and refer the serious cases to nearby hospitals.

Ayushman Vans provide a wide range of primary healthcare services, including:

They also support chronic disease management and regular check-ups, especially for the elderly and women in rural areas.

If you are someone who lives in a rural or an underserved area then you can access an Ayushman van by contacting your local health authorities or Ayushman Arogya Mandir can also tell you about the scheduled visits of the van. Many states in the country are now also offering toll-free helpline numbers through which you can request a van to visit your village or neighbourhood. Some districts also provide online booking or information through government health apps.