Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurates ‘Sujana Health on Wheels’ mobile health vans launched by Vijayawada West MLA Sri Sujana Chowdary in Vijayawada on Sunday. | Photo credit: GN RAO
To improve healthcare in Vijayawada West, MLA Yalamanchili Satyanarayana (Sujana) Chowdary on Sunday (January 25) launched ‘Sujana Health on Wheels’ to provide quality medical services at people’s fingertips.
Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated two state-of-the-art mobile medical vans, built at a cost of around ₹ 1.35 crore under the Sujana Foundation.
One of the vans is equipped with a doctor’s office, an examination room, a blood test laboratory and a pharmacy with free medication. Another van functions as a mobile diagnostic unit with advanced equipment such as X-ray, EKG and 2D Echo, enabling early diagnosis and early treatment.
The mobile units will conduct regular medical camps in coordination with the Urban Primary Health Centers (UPHCs). Patients requiring advanced care will be referred to Vijayawada Government General Hospital, Mangalagiri NRI Hospital and other reputed private hospitals. A dedicated ‘on-call co-ordinator’ has also been appointed to assist patients during hospital visits.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Venkaiah Naidu appreciated the wellness initiatives of the MLA and highlighted the importance of preventive and participatory healthcare. He urged citizens to make full use of the services and adopt a healthy lifestyle. Several public representatives, NDA leaders and residents participated in the programme.
Mr. Sujana Chowdary said that many poor and middle class families tend to neglect health issues due to financial constraints. He said the success of the 45-day mega medical camp organized earlier inspired him to institutionalize access to healthcare through this programme.
Published – 25 Jan 2026 19:51 IST
