Metropolis Foundation Adopts 1000 TB Patients in Mumbai
India, Mumbai, 22nd August 2023: Metropolis Foundation, the CSR arm of Metropolis Healthcare, today announced that it has adopted 1000 TB patients in Mumbai, as part of their Preventive Healthcare CSR program This is the second cycle of the CSR programme, in which Metropolis Foundation will provide nutritional support to 1000 consented TB patients residing at ‘L’ ward (Kurla) in Mumbai district. The first cycle was launched in December 2022 for 650 TB patients, which was then expanded to 702 patients across L ward for six and three months, respectively. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai has a high load of Tuberculosis (TB) patients with few of the 24 wards with high TB burden.
And it has been observed that one such ward with a higher number of TB cases is ‘L’ ward (Kurla) in Mumbai. Metropolis Foundation is taking a step towards addressing this problem. Metropolis Foundation will be working closely with DTO, L ward and will be supporting the TB patients with monthly grocery kits through NGO partner Lok Sewa Sangam for the next six months.
Furthermore, the NGO will provide nutritional support counselling and will train peer counsellors in the local communities, who can help TB patients in adhering to treatment and nutrition. Dr. Duru Shah, Chairperson of Metropolis Foundation said: “At Metropolis Foundation, we believe in the prevention of Tuberculosis across the country This disease creates havoc in men, women, and children, damaging their lungs, abdomen, and reproductive systems. We believe that along with medical treatment, a good nutrition goes a long way to build immunity and fight the infection. Ours is a small step towards this fight and we compliment the entire team consisting of
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