Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) has broadened its CSR initiatives by supporting the Sneha Sandhya Age Care Foundation in Visakhapatnam. The bank’s contribution facilitated the construction and equipping of an inpatient wing dedicated to palliative and geriatric care services. This initiative aims to improve healthcare accessibility for the elderly and those with terminal illnesses. The new facility includes 16 inpatient rooms and serves as a center for treatment and training.
Supporting Palliative and Geriatric Care
Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) has amplified its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts by offering support to the Sneha Sandhya Age Care Foundation, enhancing the palliative and geriatric care infrastructure in Visakhapatnam. The CSR contribution enabled the building and equipping of an inpatient wing, specifically Level-1, C-Block, within the Integrated Facility for Palliative and Geriatric Care Services.
Facility Enhancement and Services
The establishment, covering over 1.08 acres, improves the Foundation’s capabilities, turning it into a center for palliative and geriatric medicine. KVB’s CSR support has enabled the creation of 16 inpatient rooms and two nursing stations in Block-C, which will offer specialized services including Geriatric Care, Palliative Care for Adults & Children, Respite Care, Transitional Care, Rehabilitative Care, Dementia Residential Care, and End-of-Life Care. Dedicated units are available for both male and female patients.
KVB Aarogya Initiative
This initiative is a component of KVB Aarogya, the Bank’s flagship CSR program in healthcare. The focus is on improving access to quality medical facilities, supporting preventive health initiatives, and enhancing the well-being of underserved communities. The collaboration with Sneha Sandhya Age Care Foundation highlights KVB’s dedication to community development and healthcare accessibility, especially for the elderly and vulnerable.
Foundation’s Vision
Dr. N. S. Raju, Managing Trustee of Sneha Sandhya Age Care Foundation, emphasized that KVB’s support has been crucial in realizing their vision, enabling the facility to serve more patients, providing medical and emotional care during vulnerable moments. The facility will annually serve hundreds of patients and train medical and paramedical professionals in geriatric and palliative care.
Source: BSE
