Mission Conquer Covid
Country’s first Covid-19 vaccine delivery by drone
IIFL Foundation partnered with central and state governments to start Maharashtra’s first Covid-19 vaccine delivery through drone to reach the inaccessible terrains in Jawhar taluka of Palghar district. This drone-based vaccine delivery is one of the country’s first vaccine delivery operations with a 5 kg payload capacity and covering a range of 25 kilometers in 9 mins, - which otherwise takes over 70 minutes when traveled by road (Hilly region & poor road condition). Maharashtra Additional Chief Secretary of Health, Dr. Pradeep Vyas, who launched the drone services said, “IIFL Foundation's efforts are commendable towards last mile vaccination. In the first delivery itself, the task which would have otherwise taken more than one hour was completed in just a little over nine minutes. We would want this facility to continue in other difficult terrains for last-mile vaccination. The drone can be useful to reach out to hamlets in difficult terrains of Gadhchiroli and Nandurbar district of Maharashtra.” Maharashtra’s then Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray praised the efforts of the Maharashtra health administration, IIFL Foundation, and BlueInfinity (Developers of the drone) in achieving this feat. The initiative received the award for being the “Most Innovative Solution for Covid-19” at World CSR Congress 2022.
Oxygen Concentrators
As India was gripped by the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, pressure on its medical infrastructure intensified. There had been acute shortages of oxygen, beds, and other facilities in several parts of the country. The challenges were further aggravated in rural areas where, owing to tough geographic conditions, the possibility of supplying oxygen cylinders and timely refilling is difficult. Oxygen concentrators were, hence, the best solution to the problem. IIFL Foundation donated 165 oxygen concentrators in Maharashtra and Rajasthan to Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) & Govt. Hospitals. The machines were handed to the local authorities - the District Collector (IAS) and Chief Medical & Health Officer (CMHO) of the respective blocks. The oxygen concentrators were installed at the Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) & panchayat offices at the village level.
Covid Vaccination Drive for Differently Abled
As part of its Mission Conquer Covid, IIFL Foundation initiated the ‘Kindness on Wheels’ vaccination drive in Mumbai. This initiative was aimed at vaccinating the specially-abled individuals, who had no means or assistance to visit the vaccination centre. A safe and sanitised auto rickshaw service was provided at the doorstep of the specially-abled individual, along with a driver trained to support the individuals with special needs. About 1,000 individuals benefited from this initiative.
Covid-19 Vaccination drive for differently abled individials | Area | Beneficiaries |
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People affected by blindness, low vision, hearing impairment, locomotor disability, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and multiple disabilities (including deaf-blindness). People cured of leprosy are also covered in this drive. | Mumbai | 1000 Individuals |
Western Suburbs | ||
Central Line | ||
Harbor Line |
Ophthalmic Ward
IIFL Foundation donated medical equipment to Primary Health Center (PHC) at Khamnor (rural), Rajasthan, for setting up an Ophthalmic Ward. This is the first and only facility of such kind in the Khamnor village, that shall be beneficial to people residing in the rural hamlets in a radius of 30 km from PHC. In the next phase, IIFL Foundation is planning to set up an Ophthalmic Surgery ward.
Development – Govt. Hospital, Udaipur
IIFL Foundation has undertaken the responsibility to reactivate the dormant wards at the Maharana Bhupal Government Hospital, Udaipur (Rajasthan), and develop them into Operation Theatres, Intensive Care (ICU), Outpatient Department (OPD), Cabins for Senior Doctors & Resident doctors and waiting area for family members of the patients. The development is carried along with the installation of Medical Equipment in the OT, OPD, and ICU and the furnishing of the wards. (Ceiling, Flooring, Electrical Fixtures).
Ambulance
IIFL Foundation donated an ambulance (Rajasthan) to offer free-of-cost service to marginalised population dwelling in rural settlements.