India Pharma Outlook Team | Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Aster Volunteers, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, has expanded its community outreach footprint with the launch of two state-of-the-art Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh and Anekal, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
These additions mark the 70th and 71st units in the global fleet of Aster Volunteers Mobile Medical Services and is the 48th and 49th unit in India.
In Tirupati, the mobile medical unit was launched in collaboration with Aster Narayanadri Hospital and flagged off by Shri D.S. Venkateswar, I.A.S., Collector & District Magistrate, Tirupati District, in the presence of district officials and healthcare leaders.
In Anekal, Bengaluru, Karnataka, the unit was launched in partnership with Centre for Integral Rural Welfare (CIRW), Jnana Jyothi, and flagged off by Rev. Fr Dionysius Vaz, SJ - Provincial Karnataka Jesuit Province, Rev. Fr Arvin Luis, SJ- PDD- Karnataka Jesuit Province and Rev. Fr. Shantaraj Thomas, SJ, Superior of Jnanajyothi, along with the leadership team from Aster DM Healthcare, including Vinod Chandrwal (Head ESG - CSR and Sustainability), Hari Prasad VK (Head of Internal Audit, Risk, & Compliance) and Kuldeep Pathak (Deputy General Manager - Human Resources).
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Speaking on the launch of two mobile units, Mr. T. J. Wilson, Executive Director, Aster DM Healthcare, said, “The launch of these Mobile Medical Units reflects our unwavering belief that quality healthcare must reach people where they are. In Tirupati and Anekal, our focus is on strengthening last-mile access through preventive screening, early diagnosis, and timely intervention delivered directly within communities. These units are not just vehicles of care, but platforms for dignity, equity, and sustained impact. Through strong local partnerships and digital integration, we are building scalable outreach models that ensure geography and income never become barriers to good health.”
Both Mobile Medical Units are equipped with medical-grade interiors and clearly demarcated zones for registration, consultation, examination, and pharmacy. Designed to deliver safe and efficient care, the units feature proper ventilation and air conditioning, ramps for elderly and differently-abled patients, reliable power backup, clean water and handwashing facilities, and compliant medical waste disposal systems. Core safety systems including fire protection, emergency kits, and GPS-enabled communication further enhance operational readiness.
The mobile medical units are also equipped with basic diagnostic and digital point-of-care devices and support free primary consultations, non-communicable disease (NCD) screening, maternal and child health services, health education, and referrals for advanced care. They operate on integrated digital systems, including EMR and tablet-based registration linked to secure remote servers, patient follow-up tools, and impact reporting dashboards, ensuring continuity of care and measurable community impact.
Built on the principles of accessibility and affordability, Aster has consistently expanded its network into emerging towns and underserved communities, through Aster Volunteers and its medical services ensuring advanced medical care is within reach. Through these initiatives, Aster Volunteers aims to bridge persistent healthcare access gaps by delivering timely, preventive, and need-based medical services directly within underserved communities reaffirming its long-term commitment to equitable and inclusive healthcare delivery.
