The National Health Mission Madhya Pradesh (NHM MP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sanofi India to enhance support for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), rare disease management and preventive healthcare initiatives. The agreement was signed by Dr. Saloni Sidana, Mission Director, National Health Mission, Madhya Pradesh and Deepak Arora, Managing Director, Sanofi India Limited. The collaboration is expected to focus on improving healthcare accessibility, strengthening early diagnosis systems, and building capacity among healthcare professionals across Madhya Pradesh.

As part of the partnership, both organizations will work on multiple healthcare priorities, including diabetes awareness, rare disease detection, school health education and mobile healthcare outreach in underserved districts.

A major component of the initiative will focus on strengthening rare disease diagnosis and treatment infrastructure. This will include specialized training for healthcare professionals, deployment of advanced screening technologies, and free screening programs for selected rare diseases at designated healthcare institutions. The partnership also seeks to address the growing burden of diabetes and other NCDs through statewide awareness drives, early risk identification programs and referral support services. Technical assistance will be extended to improve screening and patient management efforts across the state.

Under the school health initiative, programs such as “Kids and Diabetes in Schools (KiDS)” will be introduced to educate students, teachers, and parents about healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, and the long-term importance of preventive healthcare practices.

To strengthen frontline healthcare delivery, structured training and technical sessions will also be conducted for doctors, nurses, paramedical personnel, and community health workers. The initiative aims to improve clinical capabilities and support better patient care at the grassroots level.

 To improve healthcare access in remote and underserved areas, Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) will be deployed in the districts of Singrauli, Balaghat and Anuppur. These units will provide free screening and treatment services for conditions including diabetes, hypertension and oral cancer. The MMUs will also offer teleconsultation support, enabling patients to connect with doctors remotely. According to NHM MP, the service may later be expanded to additional districts based on local healthcare requirements.

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Speaking on the partnership, Dr. Saloni Sidana, Mission Director, NHM MP, stated that this initiative would strengthen access to healthcare services across the state, particularly in remote and underserved regions. Through Mobile Medical Units, people will have access to free diagnostics, treatment, and tele-consultations with doctors within their own localities. She noted that awareness campaigns, early risk detection, and referral services for diabetes and other NCDs would be bolstered. Furthermore, mechanisms for early detection, free screening, and improved treatment of rare diseases will be developed to ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate care. She further emphasized that imparting accurate information regarding health, nutrition, and lifestyle to children at the school level is of paramount importance; for children not only adopt healthy habits themselves but also spread awareness within their families and communities.

Deepak Arora, Managing Director of Sanofi India Limited, highlighted the critical need for the early detection of rising NCDs in India. He affirmed that Sanofi remains committed to such partnerships to empower the healthcare system and ensure better health outcomes for patients. 

The partnership reflects a broader effort to improve affordable and quality healthcare access through collaborative healthcare models, particularly in areas with limited medical infrastructure.

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