Ambassador of Japan – Mr. Mizukoshi Hideaki handed over three “Health on Wheels” trucks to the Ministry of Health on May 06.
The project has been implemented by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with financial support from the Government of Japan. These trucks valued at USD 380,000 represent a vital step in enhancing healthcare accessibility, particularly in the Uva, Central, and Southern provinces.

“Health on Wheels” is a pioneering mobile health unit designed to deliver essential maternal, newborn, and gynecological services, especially to at-risk women and girls during disasters or emergencies. Additionally, the vehicles will be deployed to remote geographical locations where the required facilities are not available to deliver services. Comprising a solar-powered, all-terrain vehicle and a fully-equipped medical compartment, these units ensure uninterrupted service delivery in difficult-to-reach areas.

The Health on Wheels initiative aims to ensure uninterrupted access to quality sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services, including maternal health, family planning, and well-woman services for women, young people, and people with disabilities.

Through the deployment of these trucks, it is anticipated that women, young people, and people with disabilities will have improved access to lifesaving SRHR services. Additionally, these mobile clinics will contribute to enhancing health literacy and providing vital medical care to isolated communities.The Ministry of Health will ensure a team of dedicated competent healthcare staff will be allocated to each vehicle ensuring comprehensive healthcare services are provided to those in need.