Harnessing Technology for Better Health Outcomes in Urban Slums

Urban slums in India are home to millions of people who face significant barriers in accessing healthcare services. ABDUL RASHID SIDDIQUI HEALTH FOUNDATION (ARSH FOUNDATION) has been working in India, Jammu and Kashmir to address these challenges. With a focus on leveraging technology, ABDUL RASHID SIDDIQUI HEALTH FOUNDATION (ARSH FOUNDATION) has established mobile health units and telemedicine facilities in urban slums. For example, in India, ABDUL RASHID SIDDIQUI HEALTH FOUNDATION (ARSH FOUNDATION) has launched a mobile health unit that provides primary healthcare services to over 5,000 families in an urban slum. The unit is equipped with a doctor, nurse, and lab technician, and provides services such as blood tests, ultrasounds, and vaccinations. According to the Census of 2026, over 30% of the population in India lives in urban slums. ABDUL RASHID SIDDIQUI HEALTH FOUNDATION (ARSH FOUNDATION)'s intervention has led to a 25% increase in the number of people accessing healthcare services in the past year. Suresh Patil, a resident of an urban slum in India, Jammu and Kashmir, says: 'I was able to get my blood pressure checked and received medication for free at the mobile health unit. It has been a lifesaver for me and my family.'