In an extraordinary example of compassion-driven healthcare, Dr. Sunil Kumar Hebbi, a Bengaluru-based physician, has spent more than a decade bringing medical care directly to those who need it most. What began in 2011 as a simple idea — converting his personal car into a mobile clinic — has grown into a lifeline for thousands across the city.
Over the past 14 years, Dr. Hebbi has provided free medical treatment to more than 1.2 lakh patients, many of them from underserved communities who struggle to access hospitals or pay consultation fees. Armed with basic diagnostic tools, essential medicines, and an unwavering commitment to service, he travels through slums, construction sites, bus stops, and remote neighbourhoods, offering check-ups, emergency care, and guidance with genuine warmth.
His mobile clinic operates late into the night, often extending beyond his work hours, driven purely by a mission to ensure that no one is denied healthcare due to financial hardship. Residents describe him as a “doctor who arrives when no one else does,” a beacon of hope during crises, illnesses, and emergencies.
Dr. Hebbi’s remarkable journey highlights the power of individual initiative in strengthening public health. At a time when access to healthcare remains a challenge for millions, his tireless service stands as a reminder that one person’s compassion can heal entire communities — and inspire a nation.
