SBI General Insurance strengthens rural healthcare in Meghalaya with comprehensive eye care initiative

SBI General Insurance has launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving access to eye care in rural Meghalaya. The program includes the donation of a Patient Transport Bus and the organization of 28 community eye check-up camps, targeting approximately 2,000 patients in remote areas. This initiative addresses significant healthcare accessibility challenges faced by residents, especially women, who often hesitate to seek medical attention due to transportation barriers.

In collaboration with Mission for Vision and the Society for Promotion of Eye Care and Sight (SPECS), the newly introduced Patient Transport Bus will facilitate the journey for patients to SPECS’ eye hospital in Shillong. This vital service aims to ease the burden on rural families by providing them with necessary medical support and reliable transportation options.

“Access to healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege,” said Mr. Rathin Lahiri, Head of Brand Marketing & CSR at SBI General Insurance. He emphasized that this initiative is about empowering individuals to take charge of their health. In Shillong , this initiative is expected to enhance local healthcare services and stimulate economic activity by increasing patient inflow into the city, ultimately benefiting both the healthcare sector and local businesses.