Making Healthcare Accessible
Access to quality healthcare is a basic right, yet many in our communities struggle to afford medical treatment. At Manava Vatsalya Foundation, we bridge this gap through various healthcare initiatives.
Life-saving heart surgery support
Multi-organization medical camp (2017)
Life-Saving Interventions
Heart Surgery (2020): We arranged emergency heart surgery with stent implantation for Mr. Ganesh Masam (38) who suffered cardiac arrest. The surgery worth ₹4.5 lakhs was conducted free of cost under Mahatma Phule Aarogya Yojana.
Cleft Palate Surgery (2020): We arranged free cleft palate surgery for 8-year-old Muhammad Shifan worth ₹60,000 through collaboration with Bal Asha Trust and BSES Hospital, completely transforming the child's life.
Health Camps Organized
- Free Health Camp (2023): With Tilak Nagar Padmashali Association, providing medical services and health checkups
- Multi-Organization Medical Camp (2017): With Yatra, Mumbai Telugu Seva Sangham, and M.A. Poddar Hospital - served 300+ patients
- Free Diabetes Checkup and Awareness Camp (2016): With R.A. Poddar Medical College
- Breast Cancer Awareness Camp (2017): With oncologists Dr. Ritesh Agarwal and Dr. Reshma Palep
Patient Support Services
We provide comprehensive support to patients and their families:
- Medical Bill Support: Raised ₹23,900 for former Titan employee, negotiated ₹26,000 bill reduction
- Emergency Transport: Free ambulance and cab services during COVID-19 lockdown
- Shelter for Cancer Patients: Provided tarpaulin shades near Tata Hospital, Parel for 40+ families
- Daily Food Distribution: Regular meals for 40+ cancer patients daily
- Immunity Boosters: Distributed Arsenic Album homeopathic medicines to police and citizens
- Pregnancy Support: ₹13,500 raised for pregnant woman with husband stranded in Dubai
Looking Ahead
We plan to launch mobile health clinics and expand our medical support programs to reach more underserved communities across Mumbai.