India Inc has stepped up its efforts to contribute to thecountrys healthcare in the wake of the second wave of Covid.
HDFC Bank, under its Parivartan programme, will set up and enhance medical infrastructure across the country to assist the fight against the coronavirus. The bank said it has committed Rs 100 crore as an initial amount for Covid relief in FY22. This is in addition to the Rs 120 crore the bank spent in FY21.
The Money will be used to set up 20oxygenplants attached to hospitals, three 100-bed Covid-care facilities, isolation centres and provide medical equipment & supplies to over 200 hospitals across the country.
The initiative targets providing 20 lakh patients Home care support for asymptomatic, mild-symptom cases to reduce pressure on the overburdened Health system.