Chennai: Health and well-being is a field that garnered so much attention during the pandemic. Many developments are taking place on this front almost on a daily basis and here are some of them.
Ten organisations across India have been selected as grantees through the WomenConnect Challenge India, launched by Reliance Foundation and the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Through this initiative, over Rs 11 crores (over $1.5 million USD) has been invested to help close the gender digital divide and of this, Reliance Foundation has supported Rs 8.5 crore (over $1.1 million USD) in grants for projects for creating innovative solutions to address the issue. Over 3 lakh (300,000) women and girls across 17 States will benefit from initiatives to close the gender digital divide and increase womenās economic empowerment through technology.
For heart
Dr Kamakshi Memorial Hospitals said it has provided free cardiac care and performed cardiac interventional procedures for more than 350 children from all over Tamilnadu.
To pursue and continue the good will service, Dr KMH has collaborated with members of Rotary Club of Madras Temple City in their project called ‘Healing Little Hearts’. This endeavour has aligned with the hospital’s celebration of World Heart Day wherein the children who have been earlier treated free at Dr Kamakshi Memorial Hospitals were provided free screening.
For kidney
An individualās kidneys are very important for survival. There are several functions conducted by the kidneys. While the most important task of the kidneys is to filter the waste out of the blood and balance the salt and water levels, they also regulate electrolytes which is important for muscles and nerve functions. Therefore, it is very important to keep your kidneys in good shape to avoid major health issues.
According to Dr Sakshi Jain, senior nephrologist, NephroPlus, ‘it becomes very important for patients with kidney diseases, to take appropriate measures to prevent hematologic and cardiac problems. Following a healthy life choice consistently will increase the quality of life in the long run.’