Will support isolation centre with 50 isolation beds and ICU comprising of nine motorised beds
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 nine motorised beds. WGE and PPHF have also provided 500 PPEs and N95 masks to ensure safety of doctors and frontline healthcare workers in Bengaluru.
“India is courageously working in managing the Corona impact. We are committed to take 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 B Sriramulu, 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 focussed around efforts that positively improve 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.”