In an extraordinary display of medical expertise and dedication to the community, GMR Varalakshmi CARE Hospital, a wing of GMR Varalakshmi Foundation, has achieved a monumental milestone by successfully conducting 30 neurosurgeries within a span of just six months.
This exceptional feat has established the hospital as the pinnacle of super specialty surgeries in Rajam, Andhra Pradesh.
The hospital's neurosurgery department, inaugurated in February 2023, has emerged as a ray of hope for the residents of 280 villages in the surrounding areas. It has become a true boon, providing world-class healthcare services at absolutely no cost, thanks to the unwavering support of government schemes.
Speaking on this momentous occasion, Dr. Ashwani Lohani, CEO of GMR Varalakshmi Foundation, said, 'GMRVF has been relentlessly working towards providing a meaningful contribution to the life of the people, especially those from economical weaker substrata. The neurosurgery department has been instrumental in saving the lives of nearby villagers who otherwise had to travel 60-70km for even a consultation. GMR Varalakshmi CARE Hospital has brought major health services to the doorstep of these people, with expensive surgeries like craniotomy, spinal surgeries being performed free of cost with support of government schemes and with our fully equipped OTs and ICUs Services.'
The GMR Varalakshmi CARE Hospital, was established in April 2011, in collaboration with the CARE Group of Hospitals, and since then treated more than 8.85 lakh patients with approximately 37,000 surgeries performed till date.
The Hospital is well equipped with five Operation theatres, Lab services which include Biochemistry, Clinical Pathology, Cytology, Haematology, Histopathology, Microbiology, and Radiology services with 24/7. Following the ideology of health services for all, the facility provides for free blood transfusion for children with Thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia.
Additionally, the hospital also boasts of facilities such as a modern blood bank with component facility and a 24-hours pharmacy and ambulance service for the patients.
GMR Varalakshmi Foundation (GMRVF) serves as the corporate social responsibility arm of the GMR Group. Over the past decades, GMRVF has been instrumental in serving the economically weaker section of the society by providing them health care facilities, upskilling them through especially designed institutes and helping them attain employment.
This ground breaking achievement in the field of neurosurgery further cements GMR Varalakshmi CARE Hospital's unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services to the local community and fostering a healthier, sustainable society.
About GMR Group
GMR Group is a leading global infrastructure conglomerate with unparalleled expertise in designing, building, and operating airports. It also has a significant presence in sectors like Energy, Transportation, and Urban Infrastructure.
GMR Airports is the largest private airport operator in Asia and 2nd largest in the world with a passenger handling capacity of over 189 million annually. GMR Airports Limited, a subsidiary of GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited [formerly known as GMR Infrastructure Limited] (GIL) has Groupe ADP as its strategic partner, which is holding a 49 percent stake. GMR Airports operates the iconic Delhi Airport, which is the largest and fastest-growing airport in India. It also runs Hyderabad Airport, a pioneering greenfield airport known for several technological innovations. The company also operates New Goa Airport which is India's first destination Airport. The airport offers everything a tourist looks for i.e. liveliness in the serene lap of nature, making it a perfect destination for leisure and holistic tourism.
Expanding its overseas footprint, the company is developing and operating Kualanamu International Airport in Medan, Indonesia, in collaboration with Angkasa Pura II (AP II). GMR Airports is also providing technical services to the architecturally renowned and the second busiest airport in the Philippines, Mactan Cebu International Airport in Cebu.
The Group is currently developing two major greenfield airport projects in India and Greece. Bhogapuram airport in India is poised to transform the economy and landscape of the surrounding areas when ready. Crete airport in Greece will similarly play a significant role in the local economy of the region.
GMR Aero Technic (GAT) is India's largest integrated world-class third-party MRO; a part of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL). GAT provides complete technical support to aircraft operators, with utmost quality and reliability to ensure that its customers meet their operational requirements. GAT has been constantly upgrading its capabilities and expanding its service offerings to meet the growing maintenance needs of airline operators within and outside India, with a vision to be a lead MRO in the Asia Pacific region.
As a pioneer in implementing the path-breaking Aerotropolis concept in India, GMR Airports is developing unique airport cities on commercial lands available around its airports in Delhi, Hyderabad, and Goa. GMR Delhi Aerocity is a landmark business, leisure, and experiential district. Similarly, GMR Hyderabad Aerocity is coming up as a new-age smart business hub.
GMR's energy businesses have an installed capacity of over 3,000 MW capacity. With a significant focus on green energy, the company is working towards creating a more sustainable environment by harnessing the power of wind, water, and sun for energy generation. It has a balanced mix in its energy generation portfolio. Around 1,000 MW of clean energy projects of GMR are under various stages of development in India and Nepal.
The Transportation and Urban Infrastructure division focuses on surface transport projects including Roads, Railways, and Airstrips/ Runways in both DBFOT (under GMR Highways) and EPC (under GIL - EPC) segments. The Group has four operating highway assets spanning over 1,824 lane kilometers.
Group's EPC business is working on the design and construction of the prestigious Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project of DFCCI (Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India). GMR Group is also developing multi-focus Special Investment Regions in India.
GMR Group's underlying philosophy is to work closely with and support the local communities wherever it is present. Towards this, GMR Varalakshmi Foundation (GMRVF), the CSR arm of the Group, focuses on improving the quality of life of people by enhancing skills, providing education, and developing healthcare infrastructure and services.
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