<span;>With the family income stretched, regular check-ups and medicines were often delayed. Sometimes it was the cost. Sometimes it was the effort of reaching a facility. Most often, it was a simple reality\u2014health had to compete with daily survival. Over time, these gaps made his symptoms worse and increased the risk of complications. That changed when a Care on Wheels (COW) mobile medical unit began visiting his area, taking primary healthcare closer to where he lives. Instead of irregular consultations, Bhimashankar started receiving routine screening, timely medicines, and consistent follow-up. The team regularly monitored his blood pressure and blood sugar, ensured refills were not missed, and counselled his family on practical changes in diet and daily routine to prevent sudden spikes. With continuity of care and repeated follow-ups, his readings began to stabilise\u2014and just as importantly, his day-to-day discomfort reduced. The difference was visible in small but meaningful ways: fewer difficult days, better control, and a renewed sense that his health was manageable again. This last-mile intervention was enabled through Kotak Mahindra Bank\u2019s CSR support for the Care on Wheels unit and implemented on-ground by IGF-India, ensuring essential healthcare reaches residents who struggle to access facilities regularly.<\/p>\n
Sundeep Talwar, CEO, IGF-India, said, \u201cWe believe healthcare should reach people before their condition becomes an emergency. Care on Wheels is about delivering timely screening, medicines, and guidance at the last mile\u2014so families don\u2019t have to choose between a day\u2019s wage and a doctor\u2019s visit.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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