Enabling access to healthcare for the underserved

We’re taking on some of the world’s most pressing challenges to improve health outcomes for vulnerable communities.

Our aim for sustainable and equitable access to healthcare leads our endeavour to build ambitious and comprehensive access to care programs.

KiDS (Kids & Diabetes in Schools)

India is home to an estimated 300,000 children and adolescents under the age of 20 living with type 1 diabetes¹. Additionally, rising incidence of type 2 diabetes in children under 20 represents a concerning trend, as India is one of the top three countries with the highest estimated incidences².

KiDS (Kids & Diabetes in Schools) is an education & engagement initiative amongst children, teachers and parents across schools to help curtail the overall long-term disease burden. Its helps tackle taboos around diabetes, supports children with Type 1 diabetes to manage their condition better and highlights preventable risks for Type 2 diabetes while promoting a healthy lifestyle to younger generations. To promote healthy diet and active lifestyle, KiDS drives on-ground initiatives such as ‘Sakhar Free Shukrawar’ (Sugar-Free Friday) and STEP challenge which motivates families to incorporate walking into daily routines.

In 2019, Goa was the first state in India to implement the KiDS program. In 2024, we piloted the KiDS program in the State of Uttar Pradesh through our partner NGO, YRG Care.

Impact in numbers:

400,000+

children & families

2,500

schools in Goa & UP

Goa’s population is facing diabetes-related issues that are growing at an alarming rate. Immediate action is required to curb this menace, so the State does not face repercussions in the foreseeable future. We look forward to partnering Sanofi in battling various non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disorders, which are collectively known to be responsible for over 70% of all deaths, worldwide (3).

Shri Vishwajit Pratapsingh Rane

Hon’ble Minister of State for Health, Craftsmen Training, Women and Child Development, Goa

Mobile Medical Units (MMUs)

India is the largest contributor to the Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) burden in South Asia⁴. This translates to a large population of individuals at risk of cardiovascular disease as well as chronic complications of diabetes.

Access to quality primary healthcare remains a challenge in rural and urban slum areas of India due to limited infrastructure, resources, and workforce shortages. To bridge this gap, 21 MMUs operate across 10 districts in Maharashtra, focusing on raising health awareness, screening for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), and providing timely referrals to government health centers.