NTPC Donates Rs 2 Crore to Vizag King George Hospital
Visakhapatnam: In a move to enhance healthcare infrastructure, the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has sanctioned Rs 2 crore under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative for King George Hospital (KGH) in Visakhapatnam. This initiative aims to provide quality medical care to marginalized and economically disadvantaged communities.
The funding was formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed between NTPC and the Visakhapatnam district collector. This collaboration is part of NTPC's ongoing commitment to improving healthcare access and research facilities within the region.
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According to TOI, during the event, Sameer Sharma, executive director of NTPC-Simhadri, along with other senior officials, were present. NTPC officials also handed over the official certificate to the Vizag collector, marking another milestone in the company's sustained CSR efforts.
The Rs 2 crore donation will go towards procuring critical healthcare equipment, including dialysis machines, which are crucial for patients suffering from kidney-related ailments, and state-of-the-art operation theatre instruments. These additions are expected to enhance the hospital’s ability to serve a larger number of patients, particularly from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring they receive timely and effective medical treatment.
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Medical dialogues had earlier reported that in a Hospital Development Committee meeting at King George Hospital (KGH), District Collector A Mallikarjuna visited the hospital. While he was at the meeting, he directed the hospital officials to ask for the necessary equipment needed for the hospital to serve the people well. Superintendent P. Mythili, Visakhapatnam South MLA Vasupalli Ganesh Kumar, District Medical and Health Officer K. Vijaya Lakshmi, and the Health Department officials were present at the meeting. There are currently no tables and lights in some operating rooms, as well as no beds, fans, or other equipment in some wards.
