Imphal : Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday flagged off 13 Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) aimed at improving healthcare delivery in the state’s remote hill districts under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) and the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA).

The flag-off ceremony was held at the Directorate of Health Services in Lamphel, Imphal, where the Chief Minister was received by Sumant Singh, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department.

The initiative seeks to strengthen healthcare services in tribal and hill areas where access to medical facilities remains limited due to difficult terrain and inadequate infrastructure. The deployment forms part of the state government’s efforts to ensure equitable healthcare access for communities living in geographically remote regions.

According to officials, the 13 mobile medical units will deliver a wide range of healthcare services directly to villages and underserved populations. These include outpatient consultations, basic diagnostic services, distribution of essential medicines, maternal and child healthcare, oral health services, health awareness programmes and referral support for patients requiring specialised treatment.

The units will also undertake screening and early detection of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, which continue to pose significant public health challenges.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Khemchand Singh said the mobile medical units would help bridge healthcare gaps in the hill districts by bringing essential medical services closer to people living in remote areas.

He stated that the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to improving public health outcomes and ensuring that quality healthcare reaches every section of society, irrespective of location.

“The mobile medical units will significantly enhance healthcare accessibility in the hill districts and ensure that even the most remote villages receive essential medical services,” the Chief Minister said.

In a social media post following the programme, he reiterated that the deployment of the units would strengthen healthcare delivery systems in underserved areas and improve access to timely medical care.

The event was attended by senior health officials, including Director of Health Services N. Hemantakumar Singh and State Mission Director of the National Health Mission, M. Dinesh Singh, along with officials and staff of the Directorate of Health Services.

Officials said the newly deployed mobile medical units are expected to play a crucial role in addressing healthcare disparities across Manipur’s hill districts by providing timely medical attention, preventive healthcare services and improved disease screening for thousands of residents in remote communities.

The initiative marks another step in the state’s efforts to strengthen rural healthcare infrastructure and improve access to essential health services in underserved regions.