Goa | 30 January 2026: P&G SEHAT, the healthcare-focused CSR initiative of Procter & Gamble Health India, today launched a Mobile Healthcare Unit (MHU) in Usgaon village, Ponda district, to enhance access to free primary and preventive healthcare across underserved communities.
The launch event was attended by Dr. Sandesh Madkaikar, Chief Medical Officer, Non-Communicable Disease Cell, Directorate of Health Services, Goa, and Mr. Sanjay Gaude, Sarpanch of Usgaon Panchayat, alongside P&G Health India officials.
Operated in partnership with NGO HelpAge India, the MHU provides free medical consultations, 36 diagnostic tests, essential medicines, and bi-monthly health camps. The mobile team includes an MBBS doctor, pharmacist, community mobilizer, and driver, offering services that range from maternal health and nutrition awareness to early diagnosis of common non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Dr. Sandesh Madkaikar said, “Mobile healthcare units are critical in taking primary and preventive care to the community. This initiative will provide early diagnosis and timely interventions, improving overall health indicators in underserved areas.”
Yugit Bansal, Plant Head of P&G Health India’s Goa Manufacturing Site, added, “The new Mobile Healthcare Unit will empower communities with essential medical services, early diagnostics, and preventive health education, supporting better health outcomes in Goa. P&G SEHAT remains committed to advancing a healthier India through impactful partnerships.”
Since 2019, P&G SEHAT has reached over 50,000 households in Goa, including areas like Valpoi, Dharbandora, and Canacona, reinforcing its commitment to improving health indicators across the state. The initiative also recently conducted a gynaecology camp in Usgaon to promote maternal health and nutrition awareness.
