Floating clinics serve remote Indian islands
Floating clinics in the Indian state of Assam in Northeast India provide healthcare services to isolated populations aboard 15 boats navigating through 13 districts, aiming to address the lack of health facilities and reach remote areas. These clinics, specifically designed to assist around 20,000 people each month, offer medicines, vaccines, and laboratory services, with a focus on maternal and child health. Despite progress, infant and maternal mortality rates remain high, with the state recording 29 infant deaths and 34 under-five deaths per thousand live births, as well as 125 maternal deaths, compared to national averages, with particular emphasis on monitoring postpartum women and newborns.
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