
Mobile Hospital Unit
Korea/ China
Model: Mobile Laboratory Unit, Mobile Imaging Unit, Mobile Surgery Unit, Mobile ENT Unit, Mobile Examination
Common Uses of a Mobile Hospital Unit
Emergency & Disaster Response
Provides immediate medical care during natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, cyclones)
Treats injuries, trauma, and outbreaks when local hospitals are damaged or overwhelmed
Rural & Remote Healthcare
Brings medical services to underserved or hard-to-reach areas
Offers basic diagnostics, outpatient care, maternal health, and minor procedures
Public Health Programs
Immunization drives
Maternal and child health checkups
Screening for diseases like TB, diabetes, hypertension, and cancer
Epidemic & Pandemic Control
Isolation wards, testing centers, and treatment units (e.g., COVID-19 response)
Helps reduce the load on fixed hospitals
Medical Camps & Outreach
Short-term health camps for eye care, dental care, or general checkups