Infosys grants Rs 48 crore for maternal, child healthcare in Karnataka
Bengaluru: Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, announced its collaboration with Prashanthi Balamandira Trust, a UN-recognized organization that provides education, healthcare, nutrition, and community service free of charge in Karnataka.
This collaboration will support the Sri Sathya Sai Sarla Memorial Hospital, a multi-specialty teaching hospital under the auspices of Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (SMSIMSR), to provide free medical care to underprivileged women and infants and children, enhancing access to quality maternal and child healthcare in rural Karnataka.
Through this collaboration, the Infosys Foundation has pledged a grant of over INR 48 crore to augment healthcare infrastructure and facilities in maternal and childcare services.
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This includes advanced medical equipment for obstetrics and gynecology, as well as to enhance medical facilities of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), diagnostic radiology, and Operation Theatre (OT). A portion of the grant will also cover operational costs. This initiative is expected to benefit over 8,000 deserving individuals annually by ensuring timely medical interventions and specialized care, absolutely free of charge.
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