DuDu
THE ISSUE
Inadequate access to healthcare in rural communities communities due to:
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Shortage of healthcare professionals
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Long waiting times
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Sheer distance from clinics
BIG IDEA
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Promote preventive healthcare to alleviate burden on healthcare infrastructure
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Address shortage of manpower by tapping onto medical students
STRATEGY
DuDu is a mobile medical vehicle that offers basic healthcare check-ups and informational sessions
Business model: Partnerships with medical colleges
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Medical students will operate DuDu
- As part of a university elective
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Supervised by a professional instructor
ACHIEVEMENT
Out of 23 projects, DuDu was among the top 8 shortlisted to present to a panel of industry experts in a final pitch event. The pitch was as the top project by the participants and was presented with the Students' Choice Award.