Why Health Cannot Wait

Last mile delivery of healthcare is always challenging in a country as vast and diverse as India. The uneven distribution of healthcare infrastructure, as well as medical professionals, makes quality healthcare services inaccessible to a large population living in rural areas. Urban slum dwellers, on the other hand, suffer from lack of awareness, adverse living conditions and the unwillingness to lose a day’s wage in order to reach the nearest medical facility.

With an aim to strengthen the country’s existing healthcare system and reduce out-of-pocket expenses on health, Smile Foundation's ‘Health Cannot Wait’ initiative is taking quality healthcare services to the doorstep of vulnerable communities, with focus on women and children. Awareness activities like school health camps and street plays are also conducted to encourage children and community to adopt a health seeking behaviour.

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Our Interventions

Mobile Healthcare

Reaching the unreached through fully-equipped Mobile Healthcare Units staffed with doctors and paramedics, providing OPD services, point of care test facilities and medicines

Telemedicine

Connecting people from remote rural areas with doctors for specialized healthcare from nearby urban health centres, through e-Health Kiosks and Telemedicine Centres

Health Camps

Providing need-based specialized services through health camps and empowering children with good health through school health camps

Govt. Convergence

Enhancing reach and capacity of Government Health Centres by integrating telemedicine at sub-centres, training of frontline workers and upgradation of PHCs

Stories of Hope

Gowramma, Karnataka

We spent all our lives working for our children. Now that they are all grown up, they don't even visit us. My husband is 70 and works as a security guard to earn for both of us. But, our health has started failing us now. Most of what my husband earns, we would spend on medicines. Going to the government hospital is not easy for us either. For the last two years, this medical van has started coming to our neighbourhood. The young team reminds us of our own kids. We talk to them and along with our health, our loneliness also seems to get better. They come to our home with medicines if we can’t make it to the van. They hold our hand and take us for a check-up. I can only say that for old and forgotten people like us, this is a big help.

Shebabrato, West Bengal

See my hands now, they have healed completely. I don't have a regular job, I take up whatever I get for a day's pay. My hand got burnt during work, and within a few days the pain became unbearable. But for me the worst part was that my work suffered. I have a family of five to feed – three children. They all depend on my income. Whatever happens, I must keep working. Someone told me about this van that provides free health services to people like us. I don’t trust doctors and have rarely gone to one for treatment. We usually rely on home remedies, and leave the rest to fate. But this time, I really needed help and decided to visit the Smile van. In 1 week, my hand felt better. Now I and my family regularly avail of the health services provided by Smile.

Divyanshi, Rajasthan

A mother’s heart is tied to her child’s. There is no doctor in our village. The nearest clinic is 5km away and we have to walk all that way. Two weeks ago, my daughter started crying continuously. I didn’t know what to do. My husband was out for work. Me and my mother in law tried our best to soothe her, but she won’t settle down. Then my mother in law said today is the day that the health van will come. The van started coming to our village once every 15 days, with doctors and free medicines. When I brought him to the medical van, the doctor told me she has diarrhoea. He gave me proper treatment guidelines and packets of ORS solution which helped to calm her. The moment she started smiling again, I was finally relieved!

Bisahu Khare, Chhattisgarh

My little grandson is the light of my life. His mother passed away while giving birth to him, but that day, I resolved I would love and care for him so much that he would never feel the absence of his mother. However, a few months later, when I started having health problems of my own, I realized I was getting older. I panicked, thinking who would take care of Surya now! As soon as I visited the mobile medical van, the doctors started regular treatment for my muscle pain and hypertension. Their assurances and guidance gave me the hope that little Surya will not be left alone. With a strong will and the kind gesture of these doctors, I have been able to take care of my health, so that my grandson can have a better future.

Stories of Hope

Gowramma, Karnataka

Shebabrato, West Bengal

Divyanshi, Rajasthan

Bisahu Khare, Chhattisgarh

Watch Us In Action

Smile in News

Enhancing reach of Govt. health initiatives by integrating telemedicine at sub-centres and upgradation of PHCs

“State government is committed to improving accessibility of healthcare in the state and efforts like the launch of mobile healthcare units will aid in improving accessibility,” he said after flagging off these mobile units launched by MSD Pharmaceuticals and Smile Foundation.

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Post Pandemic, for a Happier Planet and Healthier People

The World Health Day is being celebrated on April 7, the day the World Health Organisation (WHO) was formed in 1948. The WHO is focusing on “global attention on urgent actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being." Aptly, the theme for 2022 is ‘Our Planet, Our Health’.

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Smile Foundation receives Certificate of Appreciation from District Health Administration, Nuh, Government of Haryana,

Smile Foundation has received a certificate of appreciation from the Nuh District Ad ministration Health Department, Government of Haryana, for its efforts to enhance the quality of healthcare services in the district. Smile Foundation has established telemedicine centers and trained frontline workers in the district.

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GSK launches 4 mobile dental vans in Gurgaon

The four vans were flagged off in the presence of senior leaders of the GlaxoSmithKline Asia Private Limited, along with the leaders of Smile Foundation.

In a bid to tackle barriers in everyday health and address oral health concerns in the country, four mobile dental vans were flagged off on Tuesday by Dr. Ram Prakash Rai, District Epidemiologist (IDPS) Civil Surgeon Office, Gurugram, to serve the underprivileged communities.

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Let's Talk About Health

Health Cannot Wait for the poor and vulnerable

The pandemic has pushed millions of people into poverty. It has also increased the inequalities between the different sections.

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Why driving the WASH agenda is every citizen’s responsibility?

Although the government can help creating the necessary infrastructure, water,

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World Health Day – Cheering Medical Workers

The “World Health Day” is observed on April 07 every year. One cannot help thinking of this year’s tagline “Support nurses and midwives”.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, as an individual donor, you can contribute to the "Health Cannot Wait" programme. You can make a donation through Smile Foundation's official website or by contacting their dedicated support team to express your interest in supporting the program.

The healthcare projects and initiatives under our healthcare programme are selected based on the needs assessment conducted by Smile Foundation. They prioritize communities with limited access to healthcare, high disease burden, and vulnerable populations.

Your donation to the programme will be utilized to provide healthcare services, medicines, medical equipment, and support to underserved communities. It will help ensure access to quality healthcare and address the medical needs of those in need.

The "Health Cannot Wait" programme focuses on addressing various healthcare needs, including primary healthcare, maternal and child health, preventive healthcare, and critical illness management. It targets underserved communities, particularly children, women, and vulnerable populations, to ensure equitable access to healthcare services.

Donations made to the "Health Cannot Wait" programme are eligible for tax benefits as per the applicable tax laws in our country. You will receive a tax receipt for your donation, which can be used for tax purposes.

Why Health Cannot Wait

Donate To Support Healthcare

Our Interventions

Mobile Healthcare

Telemedicine

Health Camps

Govt. Convergence

Stories of Hope

Stories of Hope

Watch Us In Action

Smile in News

Enhancing reach of Govt. health initiatives by integrating telemedicine at sub-centres and upgradation of PHCs

Post Pandemic, for a Happier Planet and Healthier People

Smile Foundation receives Certificate of Appreciation from District Health Administration, Nuh, Government of Haryana,

GSK launches 4 mobile dental vans in Gurgaon

Let's Talk About Health

Health Cannot Wait for the poor and vulnerable

Why driving the WASH agenda is every citizen’s responsibility?

World Health Day – Cheering Medical Workers

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I contribute to the "Health Cannot Wait" programme as an individual donor?

How are the healthcare projects and initiatives selected under your healthcare programme?

How will my donation to the programme be utilized?

Are there any specific healthcare focus areas or target populations within the "Health Cannot Wait" programme?

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