BWI: Wockhardt Foundation Joins with Sanjay Nirupam Helpline to Serve the Underprivileged

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Wockhardt Foundation
Monday, January 18, 2010 05:30 PM IST (12:00 PM GMT)
Editors: General: People; Business: Accounting & management consultancy services, Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical; Healthcare
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Wockhardt Foundation Joins with Sanjay Nirupam Helpline to Serve the Underprivileged
An Initiative of 52 Weeks to Treat Half a Million Patients

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Monday, January 18, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- In a major health initiative that will benefit half a million patients, Wockhardt Foundation has come forward to join hands with city based NGO Sanjay Nirupam Helpline to serve the underserved sections of the society deprived of medical needs due to ignorance & lack of financial support. In what is termed out to be a path-breaking initiative, Wockhardt Foundation, an international Not-For-Profit Organization which has so far diagnosed and administered more than 40 million patients through Mobile Medical Unit (Right To Vision & Mobile Health Reach Programmes). While RTV is into diagnosing preventable blindness, MHR caters to various medical needs of the poor, weak & needy.

Mr. Sanjay Nirupam, Hon'ble Member of Parliament said, "This initiative will kick start on 24th of Jan 2010 in Borivali, through the Mobile Medical Unit of Wockhardt Foundation. Being a social activist many people come to my doorstep to seek medical intervention their common problems are EYE ailments & I am sure with the expertise of Wockhardt Foundation, lacs of people will be benefited. This will continue for 52 weeks of the year"

"Mumbai Suburbs are vulnerable & mostly neglected , hence we will cater to areas from Malad to Dahisar once in a week" added Mr Nirupam. Speaking on the occasion Mr Huzaifa Khorakiwala, CEO, Wockhardt Foundation addressed that "We at present have 9 Vans operating across the country & our efforts to serve the poor through medical intervention in both our Programmes, has so far benefited more than a lac patients & i welcome this partnership & wish to carry out this activities till India awakens and finds a real solution."

"We are at a crossroad, since many poorer section of the society are deprived of medical services & my team has really taken this up seriously to address the issue. Mr Sanjay Nirupam is a well known social activist & i am sure with his help we will reach out to many," added Mr Khorakiwala.

Headquartered in Mumbai, Wockhardt Foundation is a reputed not-for-profit organization engaged in various charitable activities. Wockhardt Foundation kick-started its philanthropic operations just one year ago by the illustrious Khorakiwala family to spread the message of peace & prosperity and with the objective of helping the poor, weak & needy. The mission of Wockhardt Foundation is to uplift and empower the socially and economically underprivileged sections of the society. Wockhardt Foundation believes that every responsible individual should contribute towards the development of the nation, and the civic society can, and should actively participate in the development process. Wockhardt Foundation thrives to bring awareness among the privileged members of the society so that they extend support to the socially and economically deprived section of the society.

About Wockhardt Foundation

Wockhardt Foundation is an International based secular trust engaged in serving the society by working towards upliftment and empowerment through its various programs. The Foundation has over 3000 Warriors (Volunteers) who work towards creating a better life today and tomorrow for the socially and economically underprivileged section of the society. The Foundation has eminent personalities as Board of Advisors with vast experience and commitment. Wockhardt Foundation is governed by a simple principle "Service to man is Service to God".

For Further information log onto: www.wockhardtfoundation.org

Philosophies

-- Service to man is service to God
-- We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give
-- A candle loses nothing when it is used to light another candle
-- Where every smile counts
-- Wish for others what you wish for yourself
-- The poor don't need pity, they need help
-- Mankind is one family dependent on God, and the most beloved to God is the one most beneficial to it
-- Poverty somewhere is a threat to prosperity elsewhere
-- When you help others, you help yourself the most, because God grants you peace and happiness
-- A life of giving is the only life worth living
-- What you give in charities, comes back to you multiplied many times over

Wockhardt Foundation Initiatives

-- Right to vision
-- Little Hearts
-- De-Worm India
-- HIV-AIDS, (WHARF)
-- Free Consultation
-- Smile Please
-- Mobile Health Reach
-- Khel-Khel Main
-- Voice
-- Human Values

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Satya Brahma
Chairman - India Leadership Conclave
www.ilcbusinessleaders.com
Chairman - Pharmaceutical Leadership Summit
www.pharmasummit.org
Chairman - Jai Mumbai
www.jaimumbai.org
COO - Wockhardt Foundation
www.wockhardtfoundation.org
Voice -++ 009122 2659 6119
Email : sbrahma@wockhardt.com

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Sanjay Nirupam & Huzaifa
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