Bosch reiterated to working closely with Coimbatore for development, be it in bringing sustainable practices or knowledge transfer of world-class technologies through the projects they work on.
Coimbatore: The Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions, under the ‘Bosch Cares’ program has invested in upgrading the healthcare infrastructure for Sri Ramakrishna Hospitals in Coimbatore.
Through the program, an extra seven beds were added to the existing number to enhance the Covid-19 ICU Unit.
RBEI provided medical equipment such as ventilators, non-invasive BIPAP ventilators, multipara monitors and syringe pumps. Shilpa Deodhar, Head, RBEI/CSR stated, “Bosch’s initiatives are directed towards building resilient healthcare systems to ensure accessible, affordable and quality healthcare services for even the most marginalized communities that have been ravaged by the pandemic. The upgraded infrastructure will continue to provide sustained care and reinforce the understanding that we stand in solidarity.”
She further stated, “The concerns of the local community are at the forefront of our 'Corporate Social Responsibility.' Our support will aid the medical fraternity in its fight against the pandemic. We stand committed to working closely with Coimbatore for development, be it in bringing sustainable practices or knowledge transfer of world-class technologies through the projects we work on.
Bosch at Coimbatore is vibrant, diverse and dynamic. With the high-end technology developed from here, we want to help improve the quality of life and conserve resources."
The ICU unit was inaugurated by M Subramanian, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, while Dr. G S Sameeran, District Collector and District Magistrate of Coimbatore, D Lakshminarayanaswamy from SNR Sons Charitable Trust, Saiju V and Panakkal Julius from RBEI, Latha and Bindu Madavan from ARAM foundation and Dr. P Sukumaran, the Dean/Medical Director from Sri Ramakrishna Hospital attended the event.
The following equipment were provided to Sri Ramakrishna Hospital:
1. Ventilator
Make: Maquet
Model: servo-I
upgradable ventilator platform; for paediatrics to adult usage
(No.of units: 3) Total amount ₹32,34,375
2. Non invasive BIPAP Ventilator
Make: Lowenstein medical
Model: Prisma Vent40
(No.of units: 5) Total amount ₹11,34,000
3. Multipara Monitor
Make : Mindray
Model: uMEC12
(No.of units: 10) Total amount ₹11,20,000
4. Syringe Pump
Make: Mindray
Model: SP1
(No.of units: 10) Total amount ₹2,85,600