Changnyeong County Launches 'Rural Home-Visit Bus' to Address Healthcare Gaps for Rural Residents

Providing Medical Services to Over 1,100 Farmers
in Cooperation with Five Agricultural Cooperatives

Changnyeong County, South Gyeongsang Province, is operating the "2026 Rural Home-Visit Bus" project in partnership with the local agricultural cooperatives to improve the health of farmers and rural residents in medically underserved areas.

Launched for the first time last year, this initiative has established itself as a field-oriented medical welfare service, addressing the gaps in healthcare access for rural communities.

The Rural Home-Visit Bus Approaching Farmers Departs. Provided by Changnyeong County

The "Rural Home-Visit Bus" provides tailored medical welfare services to farmers by visiting rural areas where access to hospitals is limited. Services include Western and Korean traditional medical consultations, oral examinations and education, as well as vision screening and the provision of reading glasses.

The county plans to work with the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation and local agricultural cooperatives to provide medical services to approximately 1,100 farmers within the county over five sessions from March to September this year.

This project is expected to offer practical support by easing the inconvenience experienced by elderly farmers and medically vulnerable groups, while significantly improving healthcare accessibility for rural residents.

County Governor Sung Nak-in stated, "The 'Rural Home-Visit Bus,' which personally visits seniors in healthcare blind spots to care for their health, is more than just a medical service—it is a crucial project that enhances the quality of life for farmers. We will continue to expand our support to ensure that farmers can enjoy a healthy and happy life in Changnyeong."

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