Dr. Swaminathan C, who had spent years in Canada, returned to India and settled down. It was during his tenure at a private medical college in Tamil Nadu that he realized his true calling. He encountered numerous senior citizens at the hospital, many of whom faced logistical challenges in accessing healthcare due to their age and living conditions. He empathized with their plight, especially as their children often lived abroad and couldn’t provide constant care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Swaminathan pondered why healthcare couldn’t be brought to their doorstep when food delivery services were prevalent. This question led to the inception of the ‘Doctor on Wheels’ initiative in September 2019, aimed at providing medical services, particularly to the elderly and those who couldn’t easily reach hospitals. The initiative also aimed to help patients save on hospital expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, Dr. Swaminathan returned to India in 2006 to pursue higher education in medicine after being raised by his mother in Canada. Following his education and several years of working at a private medical college, he felt the corporate job wasn’t fulfilling his desire to make a significant impact on people’s lives. This realization prompted him to explore a different path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A year after launching ‘Doctor on Wheels,’ Dr. Swaminathan decided to dedicate himself fully to the initiative, leaving his corporate job behind. He transformed a Maruti Eeco ambulance into a mobile medical unit, equipping it with ICU-grade equipment such as infusion pumps, syringe drivers, defibrillators, and oxygen cylinders. While a CT scan machine wasn’t feasible, the vehicle became a comprehensive healthcare facility on wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also Read: Sun’s Secrets Revealed, ISRO’s Aditya L1 Endeavor, A Glimpse into Solar Secrets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n