Hyundai Motor India Foundation launches 5 ‘Sparsh Sanjeevani’ Telemedicine clinics under CSR in Odisha to augment the public health system.
- Telemedicine clinics to reach villages Humma, Rambha, Pattapur, Raj Ranpur and Godipara in the state of Odisha under HMIF’s public health initiative ‘Sparsh Sanjeevni’
- Nurse-assisted clinics provide affordable and quality healthcare to the underserved community, reaching approx. 2 Lakh people in the district of Ganjam and Nayagarh in Odisha
- Key focus on early diagnosis and preventive healthcare
Ganjam (Odisha) – India CSR: Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) inaugurated Telemedicine clinics in Humma, Rambha, Pattapur, Raj Ranpur and Godipara villages in the Ganjam and Nayagarh district of Odisha. A total of 5 telemedicine clinics are now operational in the state. The telemedicine clinics are an extension of HMIF’s social outreach initiative ‘Sparsh Sanjeevani’ that emphasizes making quality and affordable medical services accessible to rural India through technology under CSR in Odisha.
Progress for Humanity
Puneet Anand, AVP & Vertical Head – Corporate Affairs, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. said, “Hyundai is committed towards ‘Progress for Humanity’, and through our various CSR initiatives under the global CSR philosophy of ‘CONTINUE’, we have been giving back to society in different ways under the CSR pillar of ‘Mobility’. We believe a healthy population is the first requisite for development, towards this vision our ‘Sparsh Sanjeevani’ telemedicine clinics, connect specialists in metro cities to the rural population, making quality consultations accessible right at the doorstep of the rural population. It aims to improve the overall health index of the community over a period of time, while positively impacting the economy through improved attendance and better economic activity.”
Plan to Add More telemedicine clinics under ‘Sparsh Sanjeevani’
The 5 new telemedicine clinics in the state of Odisha will add to the existing network of 20 telemedicine clinics under ‘Sparsh Sanjeevani’ already operational in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana taking the total number to 25. Clinics in UP and Uttarakhand are in the pipeline and are expected to be inaugurated shortly. The clinics in Odisha will collectively benefit over 2 Lakh individuals. With these clinics the total number will go up to 30.
The entire service inclusive of medicines is available for just Rs 100.
The Telemedicine clinics are nurse-assisted clinics where the patient is first assessed by a nurse who understands the concern and then connects him/her to the right empanelled specialist, over a video call. Post consultation, the nurse writes out the prescription and dispenses the medicines. The system allows for follow-ups as well. The entire service inclusive of medicines is available for just Rs 100. The clinics are linked with labs where basic pathology and blood tests can be conducted. Serious cases will be referred to hospitals in Odisha.
Karma Healthcare: Partner
The clinics are run in association with Karma Healthcare a leading social enterprise in this field. The clinics which are currently operational in other states have received an exceptionally positive response from the general public, with many ailments being treated at their onset, thereby preventing them from aggravating. Health camps for cancer screening, eye check-ups, and general screening will also be conducted from time to time.
With this initiative, Hyundai Motor India Foundation aims to transform the nation’s health index, one district, and one state at a time.
Hyundai Motor India Foundation
Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) was formed in the year 2006 with the purpose of ‘giving back’ to society and to initiate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in the areas of Community Development, Health Care, Educational and Vocational Training, Environment, Road Safety, Art, Science, Technology, etc. The Hyundai Motor India Foundation operates to care for the underprivileged and has undertaken many welfare projects under the aegis of Hyundai Motor India to encourage sustainable development and promote inclusive growth in the country.
Under the global philosophy ‘Progress for Humanity’, Hyundai has been at the forefront in introducing numerous community development projects under the aegis of its global CSR vision ‘CONTINUE’, such as Sparsh Sanjeevani, bringing healthcare at Doorstep in rural hinterlands), Saksham-enabling India’s youth towards employment, #BeTheBetterGuy Road Safety campaign, Art for Hope, Driver Healthcare Program Mission Gurugram/Faridabad & Mission Chennai, H-Social Creator and support to Central and State Govt. during COVID times, setting up of oxygen plants, ventilator production, mask distribution, aiding COVID Warrior children with education by distribution of tablets, renovation of schools, distribution of consumables to underprivileged during the COVID times nationally and around the plant.
