The right to effective medical care is one of the most fundamental basics of human society and it should be available to all irrespective of ability to pay. However, in some parts of the world, this is not the case: either the quality of treatment is not good or, if it is good, then it is expensive and unaffordable.
Sri Sathya Sai Baba highlights the need for doctors to step forward and meet this pressing need to serve society in the best way possible:
“Doctors should serve the poor with a spirit of sacrifice. There is no greater service than this. As man is the embodiment of God, it is his primary duty to help the destitute and the forlorn. Medicine should not be commercialised. It is meant to promote a heart-to-heart and love-to-love relationship between doctor and patient.” – Sri Sathya Sai Baba (Divine Discourse, 05 July 2003).
Leading by example, Sri Sathya Sai Baba initiated the building and running of state of the art super speciality hospitals in Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh) and the Kadugodi district of Bengaluru (Karnataka). Staffed by world class surgeons and nursing staff, all of whom are volunteers, these hospitals offer the finest treatments across a range of medical conditions. All of this is free of charge.
Regular Health Webinars in the UK
The Medicare initiative extends its impact within the UK through educational drives focused on prevention and treatment.
We host regular health webinars led by highly skilled doctors and medical professionals, covering a wide array of common illnesses, diseases, and therapy areas. These sessions address both physical and mental health, ensuring a holistic approach to well-being. Streamed online, they are accessible to everyone across the country.
Explore the diverse topics covered by following the link below to watch these webinars on the Sri Sathya Sai Organisation UK YouTube channel.
In-Person Health Clinics
These are organised on a regular basis throughout the UK. One such example was the free dental clinic and eye wellness check for the homeless in 2023, hosted by Region 4.
Overseas Medical Camps
There is a long track record of hosting medical camps in Africa and Asia where high-quality treatment is provided by trained medical experts from the UK free of charge.
Some of these have been individual (even solo) undertakings of doctors, dentists and opticians who have organised small-scale mini medical camps themselves.
Others have been large and complex trips, taking months to plan and involving over a hundred volunteers including non-medical personnel who provide vital logistical support so that the medical teams can do their work.