Breaking Barriers to Eye Care: Sankara Eye Hospital Expands Outreach with Chola MS Support

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Sankara Eye Hospital, Hyderabad, has taken a meaningful step forward in its mission to provide accessible eye care to underserved communities. In a heartening gesture of corporate social responsibility, a delegation from Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited (Chola MS General Insurance) visited the hospital to officially hand over a bus donated by the organization.

The delegation included Mr. V. Suryanarayanan, Managing Director; Mr. Ashish Hallan, President & Chief Operating Officer; Mr. S. Venugopalan, Chief Financial Officer; and Mr. Mahendra Kumar Tripathi, Chief Compliance Officer & Company Secretary. They were welcomed by Mr. Gannamraju Viswamohan, Unit Head, along with renowned medical professionals from the hospital, including Dr. Sriram Simakurthy, Vitreo Retina Surgeon; Dr. Sirisha Polkampally, Orbit & Oculoplasty and Cataract Surgeon; and Dr. Vinti Durga Kiranmayi, Vitreo Retina Surgeon.

This donated bus will play a crucial role in Sankara Eye Hospital’s efforts to bridge the gap between rural communities and essential eye care services. The hospital regularly conducts outreach camps in remote and underserved villages, providing eye screenings and identifying patients in need of advanced treatment. The bus will serve as a lifeline, transporting patients requiring free surgeries to the hospital, ensuring they receive the care they need.

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This donation reflects Chola MS General Insurance’s strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and community development. Through this collaboration, both organizations aim to create a lasting impact on public health, particularly for marginalized populations.

For decades, Sankara Eye Hospital has remained steadfast in its mission to eliminate preventable blindness through compassionate, high-quality care. With over 2.7 million free eye surgeries and millions more screened through extensive outreach programs, the hospital has become a beacon of hope for underserved communities. Conducting over 10,000 rural outreach camps annually, Sankara Eye Hospital offers a wide array of ophthalmic treatments, restoring sight and transforming lives across the country.

As per the press release, this bus donation marks a significant milestone in the hospital’s journey, allowing it to extend its reach to even the most remote corners of society. Together, Sankara Eye Hospital and Chola MS General Insurance are creating a brighter, more inclusive future for countless individuals, proving that partnerships are pivotal in driving impactful change.

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