-To provide free surgical care for underprivileged children across Karnataka
Bengaluru, 17th November 2023: SPARSH Foundation, today announced the 11th editionof its transformative initiative, ‘SPARSH Vachana’, dedicated to providing surgeries to underprivileged children, free of cost. This initiative focuses on improving the lives of children suffering from various congenital and acquired medical conditions, echoing the Foundation’s commitment to bringing Faith, Hope and Love to those children who need it the most.
The inauguration ceremony of the 11th edition of SPARSH Vachana took place on Novembera17th at the SPARSH Hospital Auditorium, located on Infantry Road in Bengaluru. The eventwas graced by Ms. Alshani Shetty (actor) in the presence of Dr. Sharan Shivaraj Patil. Also present at the ceremony were some of the deserving children who have been short listed forthis year’s surgeries along with the children who had previously benefitted from this initiative.
The Foundation has performed 1500+ surgeries for children till date. This year the programa has expanded its horizons by offering a broader spectrum of medical specialties including Cardiac, Neuroscience, and Gastrointestinal procedures for the children.
Commenting on the initiative, Chief guest – Ms. Aishani Shetty said,” Health is an fundamental right, and no child should be denied access to essential medical procedures dueto financial constraints. SPARSH Vachana aims to alleviate the burden on the families of under privileged children facing the challenges of affording critical surgeries. It is very inspiring to see the determination and efforts of SPARSH Foundation and Dr. Sharan ShivarajPatil in serving the community on such a large scale”
Spearheading the initiative, Dr. Sharan Shivaraj Patil, Chairman and Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon, at SPARSH Hospital, Bangalore said,” The SPARSH Vachana initiative represents our continuous dedication in uniting exceptional clinical expertise andstate-of-the-art technology to address intricate healthcare challenges faced by individuals with modest means. Our foundation has consistently upheld the principle that every child should have equal access to high-quality medical care, irrespective of their socio economic status. Through this initiative, we have made a significant contribution to the future of our nation, and as we introduce additional medical specialities to the program, we are expanding our efforts to cater to a broader spectrum of healthcare requirements for the underprivileged children.”
Under this program, the SPARSH Foundation will provide all the necessary infrastructure and alogistics, including operation theatres and wards. A dedicated team comprising of operating surgeons, theatre staff, nursing staff, paramedical staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and dieticians, all operating under the umbrella of SPARSH Hospital, offer theirs services free of cost. This will also include comprehensive post-operative care for as long as required.
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