HDFC Bank CSR
HDFC Bank on Thursday said it has partnered with Smile Foundation to deploy eight mobile medical care units (MCUs) across remote regions of North India, aiming to provide primary healthcare access to over 4 lakh people.
The initiative, under the bank's CSR programme âParivartan', will cover Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab and Uttarakhand, and will run from April 2026 to March 2028.
The MCUs will offer services such as OPD consultations, diagnostics, free medicines, and referral linkages to public health centres, the bank said.
The programme will also focus on maternal and child healthcare, screening for non-communicable diseases including hypertension, diabetes and anaemia, as well as school health interventions covering hygiene, nutrition and menstrual health.
Speaking on the initiative, Nusrat Pathan, Head - CSR, HDFC Bank, said it aims to bridge gaps in healthcare access in underserved geographies.
Santanu Mishra, Co-Founder and Executive Trustee of Smile Foundation, said the partnership will strengthen last-mile healthcare delivery and complement government efforts.
Smile Foundation will implement the programme, including deployment of medical staff and adherence to protocols set by the Indian Council of Medical Research, while linking beneficiaries to schemes under the National Health Mission.
The initiative aligns with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and national programmes such as the Anemia Mukt Bharat mission.
Maj. General (Prof.) Dr. Atul Kotwal, distinguished chair, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Govt. of India graced the launch function as the chief guest. Mr. Prashant K. S., Lead Consultant at the National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) was the Guest of Honour; whereas Dr. Priyanka Shenoy, Sr. Consultant at the NHSRC was the Special Guest.
