‘Sunkalp’ for doctors’ welfare
Hyderabad SUN Pharmaceutical Industries Limited has announced the launch of a special initiative 'Sunkalp' for the welfare of doctors, their families and the community. Doctors have been working relentlessly through the pandemic putting their lives at risk to safeguard society. To recognise and care for their health and well-being, on the occasion of National Doctors' Day, the company has announced the launch of several schemes as part of 'Sunkalp'.
The following schemes as part of the initiative will be rolled out in a phased manner:
• Mental health support for doctors and their families;
• Webinars for doctors on mental health by experts;
• Donation of Covid-19 medicines (phase 2)
• Post doctoral educational sponsorship (phase 2)
• Educational aid for children of doctors who lost their lives to Covid-19 (phase 2)
Sun Pharma has committed Rs. 100 crores towards these initiatives, which includes donation of Covid- 19 medicines to communities at large through local and State government institutions.
Kirti Ganorkar, CEO, India Business, Sun Pharma, said: "Indian healthcare professionals have faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic, and their determination to fight against all odds inspires us every day. 'Sunkalp' is a tribute to these heroes for their selfless acts of sacrifice and kindness. Through this initiative, we want to extend our gratitude to them and contribute to strengthening the healthcare ecosystem."