Healthcare

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

September 9, 2024: Max Healthcare Foundation, the CSR arm of Max Healthcare, today announced successful completion and rejuvenation of a pond in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. This initiative marks a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to water conservation and sustainable community development. Max Healthcare Foundation has partnered with Neer Foundation, an NGO working in water conservation space, to recharge the village pond to ensure a steady and reliable source of water for the local community. The project will benefit around 2,500 community members and has the potential to recharge around 57 million litres of water annually. Max Healthcare Foundation works in the areas of education, skilling, and water conservation. The pond, which was in a state of disrepair, has now

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure on the annual theme of Health & Nutrition is on an uptrend, with an increasing thrust on meeting the healthcare and nutritional outcomes of women and children. Governments globally strive to ensure that a sustainable healthcare system must be established nationally to improve people’s quality of life by addressing various health issues. The World Health Organization (WHO) underscores a monumental investment in health, yet a growing wave of indifference threatens to undermine the fabr ic of our interconnected health ecosystem. As nations navigate the turbulence of polarisation and isolationism, the imperative for global health equity has never been more acute. Here, Corporate Social Responsibility’s role in the Healthcare and Nutrition of women and children becomes

September 4th 2024 – Merck India, a leading science and technology company committed to supporting cancer patients, announced a strategic partnership with Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust, a not-for-profit organization, under their ongoing Rural Oncology Project. The announcement was solidified during an event held at Shree Sathya Sai Hospital, Bangalore,in the presence of Ms. Pratima Reddy, Country Speaker for Merck India & MD, Merck Specialities Private Limited, Dr B L Sujatha Rathod, Director for Medical Education, Karnataka and Dr M P Shyam President, RV Institutions, Dr Mahesh, District Health Officer, Chikkaballapur and Dr Raghupathi A R, Director, SMSIMSR among other dignitaries. The key objective of the event was to bring together significant stakeholders from the government, academia, healthcare, and business sectors