Hyundai is widely known for making cars, but the company is also working on projects that support public healthcare in India. Its CSR arm, Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), has now upgraded the Intensive Surgical Care Unit at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai. The project brings new medical equipment, training for hospital staff and better facilities that can help doctors treat patients more efficiently.
Hyundai Supports Chennai Hospital With New Medical Equipment
HMIF has invested Rs 3.07 crore under its Sparsh Sanjeevani healthcare programme. The support includes the supply and installation of 169 advanced medical devices inside the hospital’s Intensive Surgical Care Unit.
The hospital receives more than 10,000 outpatients every day, making it one of the busiest government hospitals in India. The new equipment is expected to improve emergency and critical care services for a large number of patients.
Equipment Provided Under The Project
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Investment | Rs 3.07 crore |
| Medical Devices Installed | 169 |
| Hospital | Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai |
| Programme | Sparsh Sanjeevani |
| Daily Outpatients | Over 10,000 |
What Has Been Added?
The hospital has received several important medical devices that are commonly used in critical care.
These include:
- ICU beds
- Ventilators
- Defibrillators
- Multiparameter patient monitors
- Ultrasound machine
Apart from supplying the equipment, HMIF has also completed installation, commissioning and practical training for healthcare professionals so the devices can be used effectively.
Healthcare Programme Across India
Healthcare is one of the main areas supported by Hyundai Motor India Foundation through Sparsh Sanjeevani. The programme works with government hospitals to improve medical infrastructure and expand access to quality healthcare.
At present, Sparsh Sanjeevani is active across 16 states through Mobile Medical Units and Telemedicine centres.
In Tamil Nadu, the foundation has also provided Advanced Life Support ambulances, critical care equipment and two Mobile Medical Units for healthcare facilities in Cuddalore district.
Hyundai Expands Its Healthcare Work
HMIF has also introduced Hyundai Hope for Cancer in partnership with IIT Madras. The initiative will help establish India’s first community focused cancer tissue biobank. It will support the Bharat Cancer Genome Atlas while helping improve cancer care for economically weaker patients.
During the equipment handover, HMIF Trustee Gopalakrishnan C S said, stronger healthcare infrastructure helps doctors provide better treatment and allows hospitals to serve more patients with modern medical technology.