Infosys Foundation opens 100-bed hospital in Karnataka

13 Feb 2023 , 10:37 AM

Infosys Foundation, company’s philanthropic and CSR arm, announced the opening of a 100-bed maternity and childcare hospital in Kanakapura Taluk, Ramanagara District, Karnataka, in collaboration with the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services.

The former Government Maternity Hospital in Kanakapura Taluk was rebuilt as a result of this collaboration, and the new hospital features oxygen and medical gas pipelines, a sophisticated fire protection alarm system, meticulously designed electrical and plumbing work, an HVAC system, and an underground water reservoir.

This initiative aims to help the underprivileged by providing quality maternity and childcare, advancing the Foundation’s commitment to rural development, and improving health infrastructure for the benefit of society.

‘For years, Infosys Foundation has been at the forefront of maternal health improvement efforts, lending its support to the community and state,’ said Sunil Kumar Dhareshwar, a Trustee at the Infosys Foundation. 

‘With the support of the Karnataka Health Department, we were able to establish this hospital in a prompt manner to cater to the ever-increasing number of women seeking care from the nearby villages of Kanakapura Taluk. Contributing to the betterment of our community and healthcare in our nation is a source of pride for us,’ he further added.

The Infosys Foundation, founded in 1996, supports programs in education, women’s empowerment, rural development, arts and culture, healthcare, and destitute care.

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