HEALTH
Healthcare for the Unreached 100+ Rural Villages
Mobile clinics and HIV care bring life-saving medical support to remote villages. Trusted medical care for 100+ rural villages is a core mission of RTU India, ensuring that geographical isolation does not prevent access to essential healthcare. In many remote areas, families struggle with preventable illnesses due to a lack of local facilities. By operating dedicated clinics and mobile medical units, we bring professional healthcare directly to the doorstep of those most in need. Following Google’s E-E-A-T principles, our medical services are delivered by trained professionals who prioritize patient safety and long-term wellness. From maternal health to emergency treatment, we provide a proven healthcare network that fosters a healthier, more resilient future for thousands of marginalized individuals across South India.
Medical
To make medical care accessible to the rural poor we built a well equipped clinic at RTU. Free medicines and consultations are available to those in our Children’s Villages and in the surrounding area, (serious cases are referred to specialists). In addition to medical care we provide immunisation, dentistry, antenatal care and mother and childcare (MCC). 150 patients use the clinic everyday in the morning. In the afternoon our clinical team visits remote villages that do not have access to medical care up to 50 patients are cares for through this Mobile Clinic. During the thirty years RTU has existed we have eradicated leprosy and polio from this area.
Clinical Service
Our Physiotherapy Unit provides support for patients with long-term conditions such as cerebral palsy, as well as rehabilitation therapies and supervised exercise for individuals who are recovering from strokes or serious injuries. The sensory room in the Unit provides therapies for various physical and neurological conditions. Our aim is to get people back to being able to earn a living as quickly as possible.
Medical Check-up
All full-time school pupils have check-ups twice a year and preschool children three times a year.
Due to the increasing problem of HIV/ AIDS we also provide tests in our laboratory, help the patients get the free treatment the government provide and refer them to our counsellors.
HIV/AIDS
A diagnosis of HIV/AIDS often carries a heavy stigma in rural communities in South India, leading to social isolation and even destitution for families whose breadwinners are already struggling to work because of their illness.
The HIV+ children living in our Children’s Villages and hostels have often seen both parents become ill and die from AIDS. They benefit from a programme of regular testing, treatment and additional nutritional support to help them have the best possible chance of living a long and fulfilled life.
Their physical development and well-being are closely monitored. Each child has a twice yearly CD4 cell-count blood test and their haemoglobin is measured bi-monthly. Our specially trained nurses are available for them around the clock and we provide counselling and HIV health awareness for our older young people.
Our work is complemented by doctors from the Government ART Centre in Kanavilakku, where all our HIV+ children have regular consultations.
Hospice care
If our HIV+ children become unwell, we sometimes refer them to Jeevan Jyothi Hospice. This hospice provides in-patient treatment and palliative care, as well as an outreach programme for people living with HIV/AIDS. It is a place of care, compassion and tranquility, in keeping with our values and beliefs.
Raising awareness of HIV/AIDS
In 2022-23, 1822 members of our Self-Help Groups and groups of young men and women in local colleges received HIV/AIDS awareness training, designed specifically for them, at the local Jeevan Jothi Hospice, and on RTU’s main campus. This was followed up six months later with another training day to look at how they had been able to share what they had learnt in their communities.
Before the training, some of the women were afraid to have an HIV test, but after the training they went to the local hospital together for a test and for cervical cancer screening. One woman was diagnosed with first stage cervical cancer and subsequently received treatment, underlining for the women the importance of regular testing.
RTU continues to encourage the people who took part in the training to share their knowledge with their family members and wider communities to help ensure that the key messages reach as many people as possible.
Our Proven Rural Clinic and Hospital Network
Quality healthcare should not be a luxury reserved for those in urban centers. RTU India operates a proven rural clinic and hospital network that serves as a lifeline for thousands of families. Our facilities are equipped to handle a wide range of medical needs, from routine check-ups and diagnostic testing to the treatment of chronic conditions. By maintaining a permanent presence in the region, we provide a trusted healthcare home where patients receive consistent, professional attention from staff who understand their history and specific community challenges.
Our Proven Rural Clinic and Hospital Network
Quality healthcare should not be a luxury reserved for those in urban centers. RTU India operates a proven rural clinic and hospital network that serves as a lifeline for thousands of families. Our facilities are equipped to handle a wide range of medical needs, from routine check-ups and diagnostic testing to the treatment of chronic conditions. By maintaining a permanent presence in the region, we provide a trusted healthcare home where patients receive consistent, professional attention from staff who understand their history and specific community challenges.
Mobile Medical Units: Reaching Remote Communities
For many living in the most isolated areas, the journey to a clinic can be an impossible hurdle. Our mobile medical units are designed to overcome this barrier by bringing essential services directly to remote villages. These “hospitals on wheels” are staffed by dedicated medical professionals and stocked with necessary medicines to treat common ailments, perform screenings, and provide health education. This leading medical outreach program ensures that even the most geographically marginalized individuals have access to the preventative care and treatment they deserve.
Dedicated Maternal and Child Health Initiatives
The health of a community begins with the wellbeing of mothers and their children. Our dedicated maternal and child health initiatives focus on providing comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care to ensure safe deliveries and healthy beginnings. We offer nutritional counseling, childhood immunizations, and regular growth monitoring to combat infant mortality and malnutrition. By fostering a safe and nurturing environment for young families, we are investing in the long-term health and vitality of the next generation, following proven global health standards.
Safe and Reliable Emergency Medical Support
When a medical crisis strikes in a rural village, time is of the essence. RTU India provides safe and reliable emergency medical support, including ambulance services and 24/7 urgent care access at our primary facilities. Our team is trained to respond quickly to accidents, acute illnesses, and complications, providing stabilized care before coordinating further treatment if necessary. This inspiring commitment to life-saving care gives rural residents peace of mind, knowing that professional help is available whenever an emergency arises.