Health & Sanitation

Children supported by St. Jude India ChildCare Centres (St. Judes) during their cancer treatment (who are now cancer-free for 5 years), will be provided health and accident coverage by Chennai-based Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited. Launched on November 4th 2021, it covers 596 children in its first year . Each year at least...

Given the ongoing pandemic and increasing impact of climate change, the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference was critical as world leaders deliberated on climate action to forge consensus on climate change mitigation strategies. At the conference, India promised to achieve carbon neutrality by 2070. While the promise is to work towards the long-term goal,...

On World Toilet Day today, UNICEF announced the expansion of the ‘Make a Splash!’ partnership with LIXIL. The expansion will reach children and families living in India, Indonesia, and Nigeria – three of the most populous countries – with access to safe, clean toilets and hygiene solutions. What is Make a Splash? Launched in 2018, the...

The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the need for better hygiene habits, yet many still do not have access to basic sanitation or water facilities. Sanitation is a fundamental human right. However, a recent study of Joint Monitoring Programs (JMP) conducted by WHO and UNICEF states that 15% of Indians do not have access to toilet facilities....

The COVID-19 pandemic caused havoc in the country with limited resources and numerous cases at a time. The healthcare emergency caused because of this led the companies in India to shift their CSR focus towards healthcare more than any other sector. It is certainly the case in Gujarat where the healthcare sector has grabbed...

One of the most fundamental necessities for a person today, is to build their finances in a way that sustains them not only in the present but also in the future. A term insurance plan is one of the ways to achieve that security, where a person is able to ensure the protection of...

History has shown us that the journey of overcoming crises has been made possible by community efforts where people from all walks of life came together and supported each other through turbulent times. However, Covid-19 forced most of us to retreat indoors in a bid to keep ourselves safe. But keeping the spirit of...

The Deputy Commissioner of Gurugram, Dr. Yash Garg today launched ‘iWill CARE’ a platform for mental health counselling and support for Gurugram residents. It is an AI based application system which has been developed and will be operated by iWill, through which 24x7 mental health counselling and support will be provided free of cost...

ReNew Power, in association with the Chief Medical Officer of Gurugram, Government of Haryana has established a COVID paediatric ward at the Gurugram Polyclinic in Sector 31 as part of its CSR. This initiative is a part of ReNew Power’s commitment of Rs. 20 crores towards fighting against COVID19. The ward is fully equipped with...

In a bid to complement the government's efforts to strengthen last-mile healthcare infrastructure in the country, Punjab National Bank (PNB) had recently kick-started relief efforts across various districts. As a part of this programme, the bank donated medical equipment worth Rs.10 lakh to Satyawadi Raja Harishchand Hospital in Delhi. The medical equipment consisting of Monitors...

On the occasion of National Cancer Awareness Day — observed annually in India on November 7 — we are putting the spotlight on the corporates running CSR programmes for increased awareness about cancer prevention and early detection. The overall survival of Indian patients with cancer is about 30% lower than the developed countries and...

Around 640 under-five children in India die every day (or over 8 lakhs die every year) due to Pneumonia and Diarrhea, which are preventable diseases. Marginalised children are the most vulnerable. COVID-19 has further added to the agony. Marginalised families and their children are the most vulnerable to infectious diseases including COVID-19. Maintaining hand hygiene...