Healthcare

News Update/Press Release 31st May 2021, New Delhi:  The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the country and seems to be even more devastating than the first. Fighting the new, more infectious variant of the virus, frontline health workers are working round the clock even as hospitals run out of beds and oxygen supply, and thousands succumb to preventable deaths. India has become the second-worst affected country, with more than 24 million cases, and more than 270,000 deaths.[1] During this time of need, Smile Foundation has come forward with its ‘Health Cannot Wait’ campaign to strengthen the existing public health infrastructure. Santanu Mishra, Co-Founder, and Executive Trustee, Smile Foundation said, “The pandemic has put to test the entire healthcare infrastructure,

News Update/ Press Release National, 13 May,2021- On the occasion of International Nurse Day, the company starts the gifting drive in 4 hospitals at SGPGI, Lucknow, S.N. medical College, Agra, Women District hospital amongst other. The shoes have also been sent to Hyderabad, Bhuvneshwar, Jalandhar and other cities as well for distribution amongst the frontline healthcare workers.  On this occasion Ashish Jain, CEO – Von Wellx Germany, India said “Nurses have played one of the greatest roles in the fight against Covid 19, risking their and their own family’s life. We are doing this to show them our smallest token of gratitude for risking everything for the greater good of the society. It is our appeal to all the people of

PRESS RELEASE February 23, 2021: Tata STRIVE and Wipro GE Healthcare today entered into a partnership to skill youth for jobs in the healthcare sector over a period of three years. The agreement aims to skill 6,200 candidates in various technical and operational areas of healthcare. As part of this partnership, Wipro GE Healthcare will design, develop and implement industry-relevant, hands-on training with a goal of achieving gainful employment for these students, many of whom belong to underprivileged sections of society. Tata STRIVE with the support of Tata Trusts will provide the candidates loan scholarships upon qualifying for the course. Tata STRIVE to enhance the program delivery and efficacy by providing digital solutions for planning and managing batches, loan scholarships, attendance,

PRESS RELEASE Mumbai, 17.02.2021: Metropolis Healthcare Ltd., India’s leading diagnostic service provider, awarded scholarship to 70 medical students for the 2nd edition of its annual Medical Talent Outreach Programme, MedEngage. The recipients of the scholarship were awarded a total of INR 50 lakh in recognition of their academic scores, publications, extra-curricular activities and presentations. With the objective to nurture and nourish medical talent in India, this year’s edition of the scholarship summit was held virtually. Over 2000 registrations and 1500 applications from several government and private medical colleges from India were received for the scholarships. Out of these, the jury shortlisted 70 students whose applications were considered unique and innovative. Amongst the winners, 40 students are from government colleges while 30 are from private colleges. While addressing the ceremony, Dr. Sushil Shah, Founder and Chairman, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd. said, “Through

PRESS RELEASE Karnataka, 4th January, 2021: Shri Sumit Deb, CMD, NMDC flagged off 10 Mobile Medical Units (MMU) to facilitate access to public healthcare in Sandur and Hospet taluks, at Donimalai Complex Karnataka on January 2, 2021. The ceremony was attended by Shri Devendrappa, MP Ballari; Shri E. Tukaram, MLA Sandur; Shri S.S. Nakul, IAS Deputy Commissioner, Ballari; Smt K.R. Nandini, IAS CEO Zilla Panchayat, Ballari; and Shri P.K. Satpathy, Director (Production), NMDC; Shri Sanjeev Sahi, CGM Donimalai Complex, NMDC. The operation of MMU was instituted by Shri S.S. Nakul, Deputy Commissioner Ballari. NMDC LImited partnered with state authorities to provide the requisite funds for the operation of 10 Mobile Medical Units. NMDC has bestowed a budget of INR 10.26

PRESS RELEASE Dr. Duru Shah Ameera Shah Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine system disorder affecting about 12-18% of women in the reproductive age. PCOS causes irregular periods, excessive male-type hair growth (hirsutism), thinning of scalp hair, male-type baldness, acne, obesity, difficulty in losing weight, dark patches of skin and infertility. The exact cause of PCOS is not known. However, it is speculated that the syndrome occurs because of interplay of genetic and environmental factors which hinders with the regular functioning of hormones in the body.  As part of CSR Initiative Metropolis Healthcare Ltd has come out with Conquer PCOS to help women overcome PCOS. The objective behind Conquer PCOS was to spread awareness about the condition, get