Chennai, Jul 8 (PTI) Hyundai Motor India Foundation has supported Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai, to strengthen its intensive surgical care unit by providing advanced critical care equipment, capacity building and technical support under the foundation’s flagship health care initiative, Sparsh Sanjeevani.
The Rs 3.07 crore intervention has enabled the installation of 169 advanced medical devices, including ICU beds, ventilators, defibrillators, multiparameter monitors and an ultrasound machine, along with installation, commissioning and hands-on training for healthcare professionals, a release from Hyundai Motor India Limited on Wednesday said.
The support is aimed at enhancing the hospital’s critical care capabilities and improving
patient outcomes. Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH), one of India’s largest government hospitals, caters to over 10,000 outpatients daily, making it a vital healthcare institution for thousands of patients across Tamil Nadu, the release added.
Describing the initiative, Gopalakrishnan C S, Trustee, Hyundai Motor India Foundation, said, “Strong healthcare systems are fundamental to building a stronger nation. Through this intervention, Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) is strengthening the capacity of one of Tamil Nadu’s premier government hospitals with advanced medical technology and skilled clinical support. We endeavour to empower healthcare professionals with better infrastructure so that more patients receive timely, high-quality treatment. This initiative reflects Hyundai’s commitment to creating lasting social value through our global vision of “Progress for Humanity”.
Healthcare is one of HMIF’s core focus areas. Through Sparsh Sanjeevani, the foundation partners with government health institutions to improve healthcare infrastructure, strengthen critical care services and enhance access to quality healthcare for underserved communities. Today, Sparsh Sanjeevani operates across 16 states through Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) and Telemedicine centres, the release said.
In Tamil Nadu, HMIF has supported government healthcare facilities in Cuddalore district with Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances and critical care equipment and two MMUs, it added. PTI SNR SNR ADB
