Viswasanthi Foundation executes Rs 1.5 crore project in the fight against pandemic
The second wave of pandemic is having a deadly impact all across India as thousands of casualties are being reported for the last few days. At this crucial juncture, several private organizations and influential people from various fields are coming forward to help the government.
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s Viswasanthi Foundation is arranging critical infrastructure support to the healthcare system. In association with EY Global Delivery Services Careers and UST, Viswasanthi Foundation is executing this 1.5 crore project.
Today, on the occasion of his 61st birthday, Mohanlal announced the Foundation’s plans through his social media handle. He has written,
Kerala and other parts of India are reeling under the devastating second wave of Covid-19, ViswaSanthi Foundation has stepped forward to arrange critical infrastructure support to the healthcare system fighting the pandemic.
The Foundation has provided 3-fold support – 200+ beds with oxygen support, 10 ICU beds with ventilator systems as well as portable X-ray machines – to various hospitals in Kerala. Viswasanthi is also providing support for the installation of Oxygen Pipeline to two wards and Triage ward of Kalamassery Medical College.
The beneficiaries of this support include hospitals in the Government, Co-operative, and private sector too. All these hospitals are empaneled under the KASP (Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhathi) healthcare scheme of Kerala Government.
Viswasanthi Foundation is executing this 1.5 crore project in association with EY GDS and UST. My sincere thanks to EY Global Delivery Services Careers, UST, and all associated hospitals for their cooperation with Viswasanthi in this joint fight against Covid-19.
Beneficiary Hospitals in Kerala:
1. Govt. Medical College – Kalamassery,
2. Indira Gandhi Co-operative Hospital,
3. Lakshmi Hospitals, Ernakulam and Aluva
4. SP Fort Hospital, Thiruvanthapuram
5. Sudhindra Medical Mission, Ernakulam
6. Attukal Devi Trust Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram.
7. Krishna Hospital, Ernakulam
8. Bharath Hospital, Kottayam
9. Saraf Hospital, Ernakulam
10. Sevana Hospital, Palakkad
11. Lords Hospital, Thiruvanthapuram
12. Lakeshore Hospital, Ernakulam
13. Govt. Taluk Hospital, Pattambi
Viswasanthi plans to extend similar support to several cities across the country where medical facilities are stretched beyond limits. Discussions are underway to make this happen as soon as possible.