Guwahati, Assam, India, August 06, 2024 – Glenmark Foundation announces 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 program. This program, 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.”
Access to healthcare in remote communities is a significant challenge due to geographical barriers and frequent flooding, which often isolates these areas and disrupts healthcare delivery. 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. The Boat Clinic will provide basic health care services, through a specially developed boat equipped with a laboratory and a pharmacy. A fully-