Kolkata, June 10: Organisations who are coming forward to vaccinate their employees but do not have enough space to organise a Covid-19 vaccination drive at workplace have a reason to smile now. Apollo Multi Speciality Hospitals, Kolkata and INOX Swabhumi have come together to organise a 10- day COVID vaccination camp starting today, where the staff of many such organisations will receive their jabs. About 1,000 persons per day are expected to receive their doses of Covishield in this period.

“We are committed to reaching out to the maximum number of people. We were aware of this latent need of smaller organisations who are approaching us for the vaccination of their employees and their families. We have partnered with INOX Swabhumi to address the same. We thank our partner INOX for providing us space for the drive. Together we will win,” said Rana Dasgupta, CEO, Eastern Region, Apollo Hospitals Group.

Organisations who want to vaccinate their employees through this initiative can get in touch with Somnath Bhattacharya, VP (Business development), Apollo Multi Speciality Hospitals, Kolkata on 8420106003.

Microsoft India and several leading institutions to contribute as Impact, Technology, and Knowledge Partners

National, May 12, 2021: To commemorate International Nurses Day, Impact Guru Foundation, a nonprofit organization formed for the purpose of making healthcare affordable and accessible in collaboration with Apollo Hospitals Group today launched ‘COVID Warrior Up-skilling Program called “ANGEL” #ThankANurse’. ANGEL stands for Advance Nurses’ Growth Excellence and Learning. Apollo Hospitals Group will be the lead member of the Founding Circle and Principal Donor. Several other partners such as Microsoft India, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), Amity University, ICFAI University, Indian Nursing Council (INC), Symbiosis International University and other institutions will be acting as Impact and Knowledge Partners. The Tata Steel Foundation which has worked with a significant cohort of youngsters from remote parts of Jharkhand and Odisha to place them in the nursing profession across India will also leverage this platform to up-skill this cohort.

The ‘COVID Warrior Upskilling Program – ANGEL #ThankANurse’ is conceived to be a one-of-its-kind social impact project that will acknowledge the contribution of nurses, redefine and reinvent their career trajectories, and empower them to succeed and grow in the clinical, management, research and other key aspects of the nursing profession. The initiative will specifically aim to upskill 1,00,000 nurses across India over the next few years with a commitment to invest up to Rs. 50,000 per nurse via scholarships for advanced skills training across the program period. The initiative also aims to provide free content and training for all nurses in India in partnership with various academic institutions, skilling, and nonprofit partners. Apollo Hospitals Group has committed to upskill a minimum of 1,000 nurses through this initiative. 

Phase 1 of the program will focus on COVID related clinical, public health and disaster management aspects to enable nurses to save more lives. Phase 2 will follow with comprehensive training and upskilling of the nursing workforce community to meet the dynamic healthcare needs and will encompass six key aspects i.e. Clinical practice, Leadership training, Medtech, Research, International Nursing models and Nurse Practitioner. The program will be moderated thorough a robust governance structure and will have a dedicated Governance Board, and separate Steering Committees for Technology Implementation, Academic excellence, Skill enhancement and Nursing Advisory Board, comprising of renowned name from corporates and the healthcare ecosystem to ensure fair and optimal social impact delivery. Such governance structure will ensure that the program is audited by professional and independent review partners with regard to utilization and disbursals of the funds raised. 

     

Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group and Patron of the COVID Warrior Upskilling Program ANGEL #ThankANurse’ said, “The pandemic has brought to fore the importance of nurses like never before. They are at the frontline of the battle against COVID and have made immense contribution in saving lives. They have remained the unsung heroes amidst all the sacrifices. Our endeavor is to express our sincere gratitude by participating in this up-skilling initiative for giving our Nurses a brighter and an enriched future. The program will prepare an increasing number of nurses for advancing their roles across the continuum of care in an evolving healthcare landscape.” 

Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “Nurses make up the largest front-line healthcare workforce, and are key stakeholders in the fight against COVID-19. The upskilling program will provide the nursing workforce with career-relevant skills and knowledge that will help in their professional development while improving patient outcomes. This provides nurses with a unique opportunity to continue their education while transforming their careers.”

Dr. T. Dileep Kumar, President, Indian Nursing Council & Ex-Nursing Advisor to the Govt. of India said, “National Health Policy has continuously emphasized to train nurses to improve their career path in various clinical specialization and to train them as Nurse Practitioner so that they can work effectively as a team member in the health care delivery system. The ANGEL program is targeted towards enhancing the nurse’s knowledge and skill and enable them to improve their role and remuneration. This initiative is also in alignment with the State of the World Nursing (SOWN) Report of WHO which is around the theme of Investment in Nursing Education, Investment in creation of positions and Leadership.”

Piyush Jain, Founder, Impact Guru Foundation said, “We are pleased to launch this initiative with the support of India’s leading healthcare institution Apollo Hospitals Group as a Founding Circle Member and several other pioneering academic, skilling, and corporate partners. We would like to invite corporates, foundations, and individuals to join us on this mission to empower our ANGELS and nurses and strengthen our country’s healthcare ecosystem by supporting the cause via CSR and online giving. We aim to partner with all healthcare institutions and hospitals, medical education and skilling institutions in India and abroad to upskill and subsequently create the best career outcomes for our nurses, who have made countless sacrifices in this fight against Covid.”

Anant Maheshwari, President, Microsoft India said, “The nursing community has played a critical role in supporting the health, safety, and wellness of people across the country. We are deeply committed to supporting this community of frontline healthcare professionals with the resources, tools, voice and skills required to empower them in an ever changing and now, challenging world. Microsoft is honoured to support the "ANGEL #ThankANurse Upskilling" program and do our bit to give back to those who so richly deserve our gratitude and respect.”

To learn more about the program including registering interest as a nurse, hospital, knowledge partner, skilling partner, or technology partner visit www.thankanurse.in

To financially support the COVID Warrior Upskilling Program – ANGEL #ThankANurse’ initiative, please donate via this link: https://www.impactguru.com/thankanurse

     

About Impact Guru Foundation

Impact Guru Foundation (IGF), one of India’s leading non-profits has been specializing in Healthcare via both curative and preventive medical interventions, for saving lives in India, since the last 6 years. IGF continues to explore all possible ways of reaching the most vulnerable across India who are in need of life saving medical care and treatments. We have saved thousands of lives and put back a smile on the faces of the families who have benefited from our support. Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, IGF has taken up numerous projects to support the impacted, including raising funds for various Covid-19 related causes such as distributing Oxygen Concentrators, Food, PPE, Medical supplies to Hospitals.

The Lalit Great Eastern, one of the oldest luxury hotels in Asia, has been converted by AMRI Hospitals into a 100-bed satellite facility for mildly symptomatic COVID-19 patients. The hotel, which once hosted American author Mark Twain, Kings and Queens, World leaders and Nobel laureates, will be able to accommodate around 195 patients, across its single and double rooms. 

The facility, which started admitting patients from late afternoon on May 12, 2021, will be providing all-round COVID care to patients admitted there, and has the option to add more number of beds by taking over other wings of the heritage hotel. The facility is equipped with 24x7 nursing care and doctors, oxygen support, Wi-Fi, and customised diet plans, based on advice of qualified dieticians. 

At The Lalit Great Eastern satellite facility, AMRI Hospitals has also introduced Dozee Pro, the latest in remote patient monitoring system. The Dozee Pro is a mat, connected to censors and a pulse oxymeter, which is installed under the mattress of each bed, and will help monitor the vitals of all the patients. The system notes changes in a patient’s vitals through the patient’s physical vibrations and sends out signals to a laptop at the nursing station, from where nurses and doctors will be able to keep an eye on the condition of a patient. 

*Mr Rupak Barua, Group CEO, AMRI Hospitals*, “We are very proud to say that today we have opened the satellite centre at The Lalit Great Eastern, which is one of the most prestigious and heritage hotels, where mildly symptomatic patients will be able to stay here comfortably. We have converted the hotel into a satellite facility, and it is equipped with round-the-clock nursing support and doctors at site, along with all emergency medicines, oxygen support, and necessary consumables. This is the fourth hotel we have converted into a satellite facility, as part of our endeavour to fight the virus, and treat COVID patients.”

The Lalit Great Eastern, one of the oldest luxury hotels in Asia, has been converted by AMRI Hospitals into a 100-bed satellite facility for mildly symptomatic COVID-19 patients. The hotel, which once hosted American author Mark Twain, Kings and Queens, World leaders and Nobel laureates, will be able to accommodate around 195 patients, across its single and double rooms. 

The facility, which started admitting of a patient. 

*Mr Rupak Barua, Group CEO, AMRI Hospitals*, “We are very proud to say that today we have opened the satellite centre at The Lalit Great Eastern, which is one of the most prestigious and heritage hotels, where mildly symptomatic patients will be able to stay here comfortably. We have converted the hotel into a satellite facility, and it is equipped with round-the-clock nursing support and doctors at site, along with all emergency medicines, oxygen support, and necessary consumables. This is the fourth hotel we have converted into a satellite facility, as part of our endeavour to fight the virus, and treat COVID patients.”

Kolkata, 07.05.2021: AMRI Hospitals, one of Eastern India’s largest private healthcare networks, has turned Yuva Bharati Krirangan, (Salt Lake Stadium), India’s largest football stadium, into a field hospital, with around 250 beds for COVID-positive patients. The facility has been made operational from 7th May, 2021, Friday. 

In its constant efforts to augment beds for management and treatment of COVID-19 patients, AMRI Hospitals has added another 250 beds to accommodate COVID-positive patients with mild to moderate symptoms. A one-of-its kind facility, all the beds at the field hospital is connected with liquid medical oxygen (LMO) supply. 

The piped oxygen supply at each of the beds will help provide basic support to any patient who shows signs of dipping oxygen levels. An on-site Respiratory Care Unit has also been set up at the facility with four beds, which is equipped with critical care equipment and will help in stabilising a patient, in case anybody suffers sudden respiratory distress, which is often seen in COVID patients.

The field hospital will provide round-the-clock nursing care, oxygen support, on-site doctors, and specialists on call. The facility will also offer the service of VGo robot, which AMRI Hospitals launched last year during the pandemic to keep patients and their family members in touch, since visitors are not allowed inside COVID wards.

Besides having around 420 beds across the three units of AMRI Hospitals in Kolkata – Dhakuria, Mukundapur, and Salt Lake – the Group has three satellite centres running across the city. With the addition of the Salt Lake stadium facility, AMRI will have around 340 more beds outside the three units. 

Mr Barua said, “We have received immense support from the State Government. With direct support from our Hon’ble Chief Minister, Smt Mamata Banerjee, AMRI is also planning to set up another field hospital at Netaji Indoor Stadium with around 200 beds. We are in talks with the Government to take up few more such facilities. We have also finalised our arrangement with The Lalit Great Eastern Hotel to set up another satellite facility with almost 200 beds.” 

Mumbai, India May 6, 2021: J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd., one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in India & the leading player in Hypertension, announces its foray into the area of Nephrology with a new dedicated division called “RENOVA” which will endeavour to serve patients who are under treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease.

The new division will focus exclusively on comprehensive renal care ranging from the management of hypertension in Chronic Kidney Disease to End-stage renal disease. After successfully becoming one of the leading player in Hypertension with brands like Cilacar® and Nicardia® , JBCPL has now begun to also focus on patients with CKD.

With the introduction of this new division and patient-centric initiatives, JBCPL can help address the medical needs of patients with CKD. The launch of this division will also enable nephrologists and physicians to provide patients with different treatment options and ultimately improve the quality of life in these patients. JBCPL will continue to launch products under this division to achieve its objective of providing holistic support to CKD patients at every stage.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has emerged as a major cause of global morbidity and mortality with the Global Disease Burden report of 2015 labelling it as one of the most common causes of death. There has been a 37.1% rise in mortality over 10 years. In India, the burden of CKD has not been assessed properly, but it is estimated that the prevalence of CKD is 800 patients per million population and the prevalence of end-stage renal disease is 150-200 patients per million population. Unfortunately, only a small portion of CKD patients reach nephrologists and mostly in the later stages when the diseases has progressed. The segment, therefore, has a need for dedicated intervention.

“Being one of leaders in the hypertension segment, we realised that Chronic Kidney Disease is a major issue in the country and the numbers are rising significantly.  There are growing cases of hypertension associated with CKD and we believe this initiative will enable us service the growing unmet needs of CKD patients.” Mr. Nikhil Chopra, CEO & Whole Time Director, J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited, said.

He further added, “JBCPL remains committed to serving the needs of patients and the launch of the dedicated nephrology division is a testament to that fact. Besides the division launch, we will continue to create awareness about CKD and enable patients to reach out to physicians as early as possible.”