In a groundbreaking move, Nita Mukesh Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, unveiled the New Health Seva Plan on Saturday, marking the 10th anniversary of Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital. This comprehensive initiative prioritizes vital screenings and treatments for children, adolescent girls, and women, providing substantial free healthcare services to marginalized communities.
The New Health Seva Plan is a significant expansion of the foundation’s healthcare initiatives, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to improving the lives of India’s most vulnerable populations. Under this plan, Ambani has committed to offering free screening and treatment for congenital heart disease for 50,000 children, alongside complimentary breast and cervical cancer screenings for an equal number of women. Furthermore, the initiative includes free cervical cancer vaccinations for 10,000 adolescent girls.
Ambani emphasized the hospital’s vision to make world-class healthcare accessible and affordable to every Indian. “For 10 years, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital has been driven by our vision to make world-class healthcare accessible and affordable to every Indian. Together, we have touched millions of lives and offered hope to countless families. As we celebrate this milestone, we have launched a New Health Seva Plan, free of cost, for children and women from marginalized communities. We believe that good health is the foundation of a prosperous nation, and healthy women and children are the bedrock of a thriving society.
Over the past decade, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital has positively impacted the lives of 2.75 million individuals, including over 150,000 children. The hospital has established itself as a leader in high-quality clinical care, leveraging cutting-edge technology and achieving significant milestones. Notably, it has performed over 500 organ transplants, including a record six transplants within a 24-hour period, saving numerous lives.
The hospital’s excellence is further underscored by its accreditation from both the Joint Commission International and the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers. Additionally, it is recognized as Mumbai’s largest Gold Certified Green Hospital.
India faces significant public health challenges, including congenital heart disease, which affects nearly 1 in 100 newborns, contributing to high morbidity and mortality rates. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among Indian women, accounting for over 25% of all female cancers. The Indian Council of Medical Research stresses the importance of early diagnosis in improving survival rates.
The New Health Seva Plan is a crucial step towards addressing these challenges, providing timely screenings and treatments to those who need it most. With this initiative, Nita Mukesh Ambani and the Reliance Foundation are revolutionizing healthcare in India, one life at a time.
As a leading philanthropic organization, Reliance Foundation has been instrumental in strengthening India’s public health infrastructure. The New Health Seva Plan reinforces the foundation’s dedication to improving healthcare outcomes for marginalized communities.
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