Mobile Medical Vehicle and Pharmacy-Government of Tamil Nadu
Mobile Medical Vehicle and Pharmacy-Government of Tamil Nadu The Tamil Nadu government provides home-based medical care primarily through its flagship Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam (MTM) scheme, which delivers services directly to households. This includes home visits by health teams for noncommunicable disease management, essential drug delivery, and follow-ups for conditions like diabetes and hypertension. The government also offers a three-month certificate course for home-based elderly care support assistants through its medical colleges, addressing the growing need for elder care. Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam (MTM) Scheme Objective: To bring holistic and comprehensive healthcare services to people's doorsteps, ensuring a continuum of care and meeting health needs at home. Services: Management of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Delivery of essential medicines for conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Routine investigations and follow-up care. Team: Field teams inclu...