SIMS Hospital Chennai Launches India’s First 24×7 Digital Medical Bus to Transform Rural Healthcare
Chennai, January 19, 2026:SIMS Hospital has unveiled SIMS Hello Doctor – Health on Wheels, India’s first 24×7 digital medical bus aimed at delivering comprehensive healthcare services to rural and underserved communities. The state-of-the-art mobile medical unit offers on-the-go consultations, preventive health screenings, vaccinations, basic diagnostics, and real-time teleconsultations with specialists and super-specialists, supported by a round-the-clock medical team.
The medical bus was flagged off by Thiru. Ma. Subramanian, Hon’ble Minister for Health & Medical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, in the presence of Tmt. Tamilachi Thangapandiyan, Member of Parliament, South Chennai Constituency; Thiru. A.M.V. Prabhakara Raja, MLA, Virugambakkam Constituency; and Dr. Ravi Pachamuthu, Chairman, SRM Group.
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Designed to enable seamless and paperless end-to-end patient care, SIMS Hello Doctor integrates digital registration, consultation, diagnostics, referrals, and follow-ups, eliminating travel barriers and long waiting times for patients. The initiative places strong emphasis on preventive healthcare, facilitating early assessment and detection of non-communicable diseases while improving immunisation access through vaccination-on-wheels.
Beyond clinical services, the mobile unit will conduct dedicated health check-ups across industries, schools, colleges, and rural communities, alongside smart health education and awareness programmes promoting healthy lifestyles and early intervention. An AI-powered chatbot enhances patient engagement by offering guided assistance, appointment support, and access to verified health information. Under the Mission SIMS VILLAGE framework, villages will be identified for continuous healthcare support, strengthening grassroots healthcare delivery through the dedicated helpline 044 2001 2001.
Speaking at the launch, Thiru. Ma. Subramanian said initiatives like Hello Doctor Health on Wheels are vital in strengthening the public healthcare ecosystem by taking medical services directly to communities, marking a future that is inclusive, preventive, and accessible. Tmt. Tamilachi Thangapandiyan lauded SIMS Hospital for its sustained efforts in delivering equitable healthcare to rural populations, reinforcing Tamil Nadu’s reputation as a leading healthcare hub.
Dr. Ravi Pachamuthu noted that SIMS Hello Doctor reflects the hospital’s commitment to moving beyond traditional hospital settings through technology-driven, community-centric care. The initiative, he said, is a significant step towards improving health outcomes through early intervention, awareness, and timely medical support—bringing quality healthcare within reach for all.
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