Glenmark Foundation has announced a strategic partnership with the Centre for North East Studies & Policy Research (C-NES) and the District Administration of Darrang to launch a pioneering boat clinic programme.

This programme, focuses on maternal and child health by targeting the most vulnerable populations, to ensure children have a healthier start in life. It aims to deliver essential healthcare services to remote riverine communities, particularly addressing the challenges posed by seasonal flooding. This initiative aligns perfectly with the Glenmark Foundation’s “Healthy Children, Healthier World mission.”

The boat clinic initiative is designed to overcome these challenges by providing a mobile healthcare unit that can navigate flood-affected regions with a special focus on women and children, who are the most vulnerable in difficult conditions. It will provide basic healthcare services, through a specially developed boat equipped with a laboratory and a pharmacy. A fully-fledged medical team, including doctors, nurses, lab technicians and pharmacists, will conduct regular health camps through a network of community health workers and organizers in the district.

By offering services such as immunisations, prenatal care, and health education, the programme aims to ensure continuous healthcare access, improve health outcomes in these vulnerable areas and foster sustainable development.