Healthcare

April 21, 2025 — Marking World Health Day 2025 under the global theme “Collective Action for Better Health Across Society,” the United Nations Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI), in collaboration with IEEE Delhi SIGHT, convened a dynamic multi-stakeholder event that brought together voices from government, industry, academia, civil society, and local communities. The event championed the vision of health as a shared responsibility and emphasized cross-sectoral collaboration for advancing sustainable, transparent, and value-based healthcare in India. Spearheading the discussions was Dr. Somnath Singh, Deputy Director at UN GCNI, who played a pivotal role in bringing together stakeholders from various sectors and aligning the event with the broader agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In opening remarks, Dr. Singh

8th April 2025: FUJIFILM India – a leader in healthcare imaging technology, has announced its latest CSR initiative “Care on Wheels” in Himachal Pradesh on the occasion of World Health Day. Inaugurated by Dr.(Col.) Dhani Ram Shandil, Honourable Minister of Health and Welfare, Government of Himachal Pradesh, this groundbreaking intervention features a dual approach with a static healthcare center complemented by a fully equipped mobile van that will deliver X-Ray and clinical chemistry tests combined with tele-radiology and tele-health services directly to people’s doorsteps. Leveraging state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging technology, this initiative ensures cutting-edge medical systems that strengthen healthcare infrastructure in Mandi and ensure access to proactive check-ups where the population resides. FUJIFILM India is ensuring accessible healthcare for all

30th January 2025:  APM Terminals Pipavav, in its ongoing commitment to community welfare, organized an eye check-up camp. The camp witnessed a turnout of 344 individuals, with 80 cataract surgeries conducted at Sudarshan Netralaya, Amreli. This initiative is part of the bi-monthly eye check-up camps launched in 2017, benefiting 350 to 450 villagers per camp from over 70 villages across Amreli, Jafrabad, and surrounding talukas. Since 2017, APM Terminals has organized bimonthly eye checkup camps as part of its continuous healthcare efforts. These camps offer on-site OPD treatment and identify patients requiring advanced care. Those diagnosed with conditions such as cataracts and other eye diseases are referred to Sudarshan Netralaya for free surgery, ensuring critical eye health needs are addressed

30th January 2025: Mankind Pharma, a renowned global pharmaceutical company, has set up a comprehensive healthcare camp at the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, offering essential medical services and support to thousands of pilgrims. The initiative, which commenced on 13th January and will continue through to 26th January, represents a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to community healthcare. The camp, operational daily from 12 PM to 4 PM, offers free health check-ups, blood pressure monitoring, and first-aid facilities, addressing the diverse medical needs of pilgrims participating in the sacred gathering. Mankind Pharma is facilitating hundreds of free health check-ups for pilgrims coming to Mahakumbh every day through Mankind’s medical team and Pathkind facilities. About the initiative, Mr. Sheetal

14 Jan 2025 – Reckitt, the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company, through its flagship campaign, Dettol Banega Swasth India, is committed to creating a memorable Swachh and Swasth Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in partnership with Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA), AJ Foundation (formerly AJYS), Plan India and Jagran Pehel (a Division of Shri Puran Chandra Gupta Smarak Trust). This initiative strengthens Reckitt’s mission to transform public health and hygiene at the world’s largest religious gathering, contributing to the nation’s Viksit Bharat @ 2047 Agenda by establishing hygiene as the foundation for good health. Since 2016, Dettol Banega Swasth India (DBSI) has been a trusted partner of the Kumbh Mela with impactful interventions in Ardh Kumbh Melas and Magh

13th January 2025: Sightsavers India is proud to announce the monumental achievement of its flagship RAAHI National Trucker’s Eye Health Programme which has successfully conducted 1 million eye screenings. Since its inception, RAAHI has transformed the lives of India’s truck and commercial driving community, significantly enhancing their eye health and road safety. This milestone underscores Sightsavers India’s commitment to ensuring that no one is blind from avoidable causes. RN Mohanty, CEO of Sightsavers India shared, “The achievement of 1 million eye screenings through the RAAHI Programme marks a significant milestone in our relentless pursuit of better vision and safer roads. This success results from years of hard work, collaboration, and commitment. We set out with a clear vision: to contribute

20th December 2024: District Medical and Health Department, Alwar, Rajasthan Metso Outotec India Private Limited and Sightsavers India have come together to launch the “Jeevan Jyoti” project, aimed at reducing avoidable blindness in Alwar District, Rajasthan. This initiative, implemented under Sightsavers India’s Rural Eye Health Programme, is supported by Metso’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and in partnership with the Government of Rajasthan. The formalization of this partnership was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a ceremony in Alwar, outlining the shared commitment to improving local healthcare infrastructure. This tripartite agreement represents a significant step towards improving eye health services for the underserved communities of Alwar. The event was attended by key dignitaries from the government

3rd December 2024: Online Chikitsa Mitra (OCM), a pioneering telemedicine-driven rural health-tech start-up, successfully organized a free medical consultation camp last weekend. The initiative took place in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Karnataka, reaching over 125 individuals thereby providing comprehensive health assessments. With the growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases, also known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs), India faces a significant health challenge. Common conditions such as diabetes, respiratory, and cardiovascular diseases, and high blood pressure are on the rise, leading to an alarming number of preventable deaths. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), NCDs account for approximately 6 million deaths annually in India. Despite their widespread impact, lifestyle diseases often go undiagnosed and untreated due to a lack of