Bengaluru, May 7, 2020 (Issuewire.com) - The Government of Karnataka has transformed its administrative office at Kandhya Bhawan, Ramanagaram District into a dedicated COVID-19 referral hospital. Wipro GE Healthcare and its NGO partner People to People Health Foundation (PPHF) have partnered with the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka to support this Isolation Centre with 50 Isolation beds and an ICU comprising of 9 motorized beds. WGE and PPHF have also provided 500 PPEs and N95 masks to ensure the safety of doctors and frontline healthcare workers in Bengaluru,
“India is courageously working in managing the Corona impact. We are committed to taking forward the vision of our government of a Corona free nation. We appreciate the timely support from Wipro GE Healthcare and People to People Health Foundation (PPHF) for supporting the dedicated COVID 19 referral hospital and donating essential protective supplies for emergency responders. Let us come out together stronger than ever as a nation said Shri. B. Sreeramulu, Honourable Health and Family Welfare Minister, Government of Karnataka.
“The manner in which the government, healthcare sector, companies, and society has come together to solve the challenges arising out of Covid-19 is truly outstanding,” said Nalinikanth Gollagunta, Managing Director, Wipro GE Healthcare. “Our CSR is focused around efforts that positively improve the lives of people and communities we serve. We are thankful to the government of Karnataka for this partnership and hope this helps them address the unprecedented demand arising out of this pandemic to meet address patient needs and save lives.”
Partnership with RML, Delhi
Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi has established a dedicated COVID 19 Hospital (Block 1 and Block 2), a 5-floor Isolation Centre to support the increasing demand of COVID-19 patients. Wipro GE Healthcare (WGE) and PPHF have supported this isolation center with 90 isolation beds and a dedicated ICU comprising of 30 motorized beds. Also, 500 PPE kits and N95 masks have been provided for doctors and healthcare workers at RML.
“An unimaginable crisis has surrounded us, and our collective response will save lives. PPHF being a public health organization is collaborating with private sectors and extending its support to the Government of India on strengthening the health system infrastructure by providing life-supporting medical equipment and supplies to COVID-19 hospitals, supporting healthcare workers on infection prevention and supporting hygiene promotion activities in the community,” said Dr. Laxmikant Palo, CEO, PPHF. “I’m delighted that the Wipro GE Healthcare and PPHF partnership will help to contribute to the government’s efforts to save lives.”
About GE Healthcare
GE Healthcare is the $16.7 billion healthcare business of GE (NYSE: GE). As a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator, GE Healthcare enables clinicians to make faster, more informed decisions through intelligent devices, data analytics, applications, and services, supported by its Edison intelligence platform. With over 100 years of healthcare industry experience and around 50,000 employees globally, the company operates at the center of an ecosystem working toward precision health, digitizing healthcare, helping drive productivity and improve outcomes for patients, providers, health systems, and researchers around the world. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and Insights, or visit our website www.gehealthcare.in/ for more information.
About People to People Health Foundation
People-to-People Health Foundation (PHF), formerly known as Project HOPE India, a global health non -profit organization, works towards transforming lives for improved health and wellbeing through locally- driven solutions. It has worked in about 12 states of India to build the skills of health care providers, strengthen management capacity, help create sustainable systems to improve access to quality health services. PPHF works closely with communities and key actors on sustainable solutions for public health challenges:1) Non-Communicable Diseases;2) Women, Adolescent and Child Health;3) Nutrition; 4) Infectious diseases and 5) Environmental Health. We focus on building public health capacity and community actions for better health outcomes. We work collaboratively with stakeholders, leveraging partnerships and influencing policies and practices. Drawing on our experiences and recognizing the unique needs of each region in India, PPHF works in partnership with key stakeholders to design and deliver targeted responses. All of our programs integrate innovative, evidence-based interventions in three key areas: 1)Building the skills of health care workers and the capacity of the local health care system; 2)Improving access to quality services; 3) Establishing and expanding community support systems. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram:@PPHF.Asia or visit our website www.pphf.in
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