Healthcare

15th October 2024: In celebration of World Mental Health Day, mPokket introduces a comprehensive wellness program in partnership with their medical partner, aimed at promoting holistic health and well-being for its employees. As the global focus shifts towards mental health, mPokket is taking proactive steps to foster a more supportive and health-conscious work environment, aligning with this year’s World Mental Health Day theme, “It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace.” This comprehensive wellness program is designed to cater to the holistic well-being of employees, with an emphasis on mental health support. As part of the new program, employees will enjoy instant access to experienced medical professionals across 20+ specialties via video, voice, or text consultations. Additionally, on-call

15 October 2024: The India Clean Up Confluence 2024 is set to convene on October 20th at G5A in Mumbai. This landmark summit, organized by Carter Clean Up and Greenmyna, will unite leaders from clean-up movements, government bodies, corporations, and the public to initiate dialogue and foster collaboration on sustainable solutions for a cleaner, healthier environment. The confluence will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers from various sectors, including environmentalists, policymakers, and activists. Esteemed speakers include Dia Mirza, Actor, Producer, & UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador; Pradeep Sangwan, Founder of Healing Himalayas; Swati Singh Sambyal, Author and Captain D.C. Sekhar, Founder & Managing Director of AlphaMERS Ltd. Expressing her thoughts on the event, Actor and UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador Dia Mirza

October 15, 2024 The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled are excited to sponsor the coaching camp to empower 100 visually impaired women cricketers from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu with financial support from NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader. NTT DATA has sponsored two 5-day coaching camps for 100 visually impaired women cricketers—50 each from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu—organized in four batches across Bengaluru and Chennai. These residential camps provide comprehensive training that extends beyond cricket. Participants will receive expert coaching as well as training in life skills, self-defense, health and hygiene, and virtual digital and financial literacy. The program also includes sponsorships for higher education, helping these athletes

7th October 2024: FUJIFILM India proudly celebrated World Smile Day by aligning with its mission of spreading joy and positivity through the launch of the FUJIFILM Smiles Home initiative, for The Earth Saviours Foundation’s Mandawar Village Center which is a home to 700 adults and senior citizens. This global observance resonates with FUJIFILM’s Group Purpose of “Giving Our World More Smiles,” which showcases its value to society and its role in the world. As part of its CSR initiative, the first phase of the FUJIFILM Smiles Home project aims to provide much-needed support and resources to underprivileged communities, amplifying FUJIFILM’s dedication to social responsibility and community upliftment. This launch marks the beginning of a multi-phase plan designed to amplify the positive

7th October 2024: Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Limited has joined forces with Apollo Hospitals to raise awareness during World Cancer Awareness Month. On October 5th, engaging awareness sessions were held at Akums’ New Delhi Corporate Office and its subsidiary, Akumentis Healthcare Limited, in Mumbai, focusing on the critical issue of breast cancer. The sessions ran from 11 AM to 12 PM at both locations, featuring Dr. Parag Kumar, Senior Oncologist from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, as the keynote speaker in New Delhi, and Dr. Dipalee Borade, specializing in Radiology and Oncology, in Apollo Hospital, Mumbai. Both sessions included informative presentations followed by interactive discussions and a Q&A segment, allowing employees to engage directly with medical professionals. Approximately 200 employees participated at

7th October 2024: In response to the growing concern of elder loneliness amidst India’s rapid urbanization, Charista Foundation, in association with SENI India (by TZMO), organized the National Symposium on Elder Psychological Wellbeing (NSEPW) 2024. Held at the Bangalore International Centre on the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP), the symposium united experts, thought leaders and change-makers to address the mental health challenges faced by the country’s aging population. The event featured Padmashri Dr. Syed M. H. Kirmani, a World Cup-winning cricketer, who delivered the keynote address, offering personal insights on the importance of elder care and wellbeing. As more young Indians migrate to cities, elders are left behind, often battling loneliness. Studies equate the health impact of loneliness

October 4th, 2024: This Gandhi Jayanti, Union Bank of India, took a significant step forward in its corporate social responsibility efforts. The bank embarked on a remarkable journey aimed at making a positive impact in communities across the nation. Through a series of initiatives focused on education, health, and women’s upliftment, Union Bank of India honored the values of Mahatma Gandhi while striving to uplift and empower the underprivileged. The bank unveiled India’s first all-women Rural Self Employment Training institution (RSETI). These RSETIs were launched in Mauganj, Madhya Pradesh (RO Rewa), Palnadu, and Andhra Pradesh (RO Narasaraopeta), respectively. Additionally, in line with this commitment, Union Bank of India also supported: Union Bank of India Donates MRI Scanner at Cancer Institute,

19th September 2024: A webinar on “Understanding Responsible Business Conduct in Healthcare” was held on Wednesday, 18th September 2024, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The event, organized by the UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) and PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), with CSR Times serving as the media partner and Ethosphere as the knowledge partner, focused on exploring ethical practices and governance frameworks within the healthcare sector. The session featured prominent speakers, including Dr. K. Madan Gopal, Advisor, Public Health Administration, National Health Systems Resource Centre, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI, who emphasized the need for organizations to align their practices with Responsible Business Conduct (RBC), highlighting key measures to overcome challenges in ethical

September 16, 2024: Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), inaugurated 10 Telemedicine Centres, and launched 4 Mobile Medical Units under its Sparsh Sanjeevani healthcare initiative, covering 4 states and 2 union territories across India. Notably, these healthcare services will now provide easy and quality healthcare services at some of the highest altitudes in India, covering remote and harsh terrains of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh regions, ensuring access to primary healthcare in some of the most challenging geographies of the world. The Telemedicine Centres and Mobile Medical Units were inaugurated by Shri. Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State – Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, at a special event held at