Coromandel to contribute Rs 65 lakhs to Kakinada hospital

As part of its concerted efforts to improve the availability of medical facilities to the general public in Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh, Coromandel International Limited, India’s leading phosphatic fertiliser manufacturer, has decided to contribute Rs 65 lakhs for carrying out repairs and renovation of the building and procurement of life-saving equipment for the Pediatric Block of the historic Government General Hospital, Kakinada.

 

Kapil Mehan, Managing Director, Coromandel International Limited, has handed-over the letter confirming the contribution for the Hospital to Neetu Kumari Prasad, District Collector, East Godavari (AP) who is also the Chairperson of the Hospital Development Society, in a function held in the hospital premises on August 27, 2013.

 

The 150 year old Kakinada Government General Hospital, the major health services provider to the people of both East and West Godavari districts, has been experiencing tremendous growth in demand for advanced pediatric services. Thousands of sick children and premature born babies are being treated here every year. The donation of Coromandel International will be used for purchase of 4 number of ventilators for pediatric intensive care unit and conversion of old neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) into pediatric general ward besides development of infrastructure and provision of key amenities in the ward. 

 

Mehan stated, “It is our hope that this contribution will alleviate the health of premature born babies in the vicinity of Kakinada. Development of the pediatric ward will benefit many children who need medical facilities and attention. We believe that healthy and happy children are a best guarantee for a brighter future for us."

 

A Vellayan, Chairman, Murugappa Group, termed the contribution as a demonstration of the Group’s resolve to support institutions that share common objectives with the government in addressing the healthcare issues.