HMD Foundation, a CSR wing of Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices has donated iLAB (mobile testing laboratory) to Amrita Hospital Faridabad to support the institute in extending quality medical care to the people in Faridabad and the surrounding regions.
HMD Foundation and Amrita Hospital has entered into an MoU for the project ‘Rural & Societal Outreach Health Program’ to provide healthcare facilities for free or at a very reasonable cost to people in need.
The initiative aims at addressing existing health challenges by providing general health check-ups, routine OPD testing, and blood sample collection to the people, especially in remote and rural areas, bringing advanced diagnostics directly to the community especially the elderly.
The iLAB unit, which was manufactured by Andhra Med Tech Zone (AMTZ) at Vishakhapatnam, staffed with a doctor and lab technician, is equipped with equipment and computers that connect with the hospital’s cloud server. Patients can register and book appointments at the iLAB unit. The initiative aims to reach and provide medical services to over a million people in the region.
A financial assistance of over Rs 1 crore was provided by HMD for the procurement of the iLAB unit.
Rajiv Nath from Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices said, “We are delighted to donate this advanced vehicle to Amrita Hospital to enable them conveniently reach people and provide diagnostic services for enabling preventive public healthcare.”
Swami Nijamritananda Puri, administrative director, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, said, “We are delighted to introduce the iLAB Unit for Faridabad and the neighboring districts, reaffirming our commitment to expand healthcare access to all sections of the society and make a positive impact on their lives.”
Dr. Sanjeev K. Singh, medical director, Amrita Hospital, added: “The introduction of the iLAB Unit marks a significant milestone in extending healthcare services to everyone in Faridabad and surrounding districts. It offers a comprehensive healthcare solution, with a wide range of services including sample testing for biochemistry and hematology parameters. With close to 30-40 basic screening tests available, the unit encompasses all the essential parameters typically covered in annual health check-ups. In addition, we have the capability to handle molecular biology testing in case of disease outbreaks such as Covid-19 or TB. The unit would act as a collection center and facilitate transportation of samples and referral testing.”
