One of the leading global CSR initiatives in healthcare, Aster Volunteers, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, has expanded its community outreach with the launch of five Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) in Bengaluru. This brings the total to 76 units in its global fleet and 54 units in India.
The initiative is supported by Aster Volunteers through the Aster DM Foundation, in collaboration with Thanal (Daya Rehabilitation Trust) and Malabar Gold & Diamonds Charitable Trust, ensuring strong community integration and long-term sustainability. The new units will be deployed in Ranchi, Kanpur, Bhopal, Jaipur, and Bhubaneswar, aiming to serve urban poor and vulnerable communities, including street dwellers, slum residents, the elderly, and the homeless.
Previously, Aster Volunteers, in partnership with Thanal, had deployed five units across Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Patna, and Kolkata.
The mobile medical units were flagged off Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder & Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare; Ms. Alisha Moopen, Deputy Managing Director, Aster DM Healthcare; Mr. Abdul Nazer, Trustee, Daya Rehabilitation Trust (Thanal); and Mr. Filsor Babu, Regional Head Karnataka, Malabar Group & Malabar Charitable Trust leadership from Aster DM Healthcare.
Speaking on the launch of five mobile units, Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder & Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare, said, “The launch of the Mobile Medical Units reflects our continued commitment to ensuring that quality healthcare reaches communities where it is needed the most. By taking essential medical services directly to people, this initiative seeks to strengthen last-mile access through preventive screening, early diagnosis and timely intervention. These units are more than mobile clinics; they represent a step toward advancing equitable healthcare and addressing critical gaps in access.”
On partnering with Aster for the roll out of mobile medical units, Mr. M.P Ahammed, Chairman, Malabar Group said, “”We are proud to associate with Aster Volunteers and Thanal in advancing a shared vision to accessible healthcare for underserved communities. The continued expansion of this mobile medical fleet is a strong reflection of the trust, synergy, and long-term commitment between our organizations. Our focus remains on ensuring operational sustainability and meaningful community impact. Together, we are building a model of care that reaches the streets, restores dignity, and strengthens lives.”
The mobile medical units will support free primary consultations, non-communicable disease (NCD) screening, maternal and child health services, health education, and referrals for advanced care. All units are equipped with medical-grade interiors and are designed to deliver safe and efficient care.
Guided by its commitment to accessible and affordable healthcare, Aster through Aster Volunteers and its medical outreach initiatives continues to bring essential and advanced medical services closer to communities with limited access to care. These efforts are focused on addressing persistent healthcare gaps by providing timely, preventive and community-oriented medical support, reinforcing Aster’s long-term vision of advancing equitable and inclusive healthcare for all.
