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RESPONSE TO DISASTERS AND NATURAL CALAMITIES
The Apollo Hospitals Group is deeply committed to provide the most timely and efficient assistance in every possible manner - from medical support to financial aid , whenever disasters and calamities strike the community . It is always at the forefront of relief assistance through a multi-pronged approach, and pledges men and material towards the relief and rehabilitation of victims in multiple locations.

Cyclone - Andhra Pradesh - May 1990

A Cyclone relief camp was set up at Machilipattinam, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh which covered  surrounding islands and villages for nearly 10 days.

Earthquake - Maharashtra - May 1994

Relief work was done at Latur, Maharashtra to help the victims affected by the earthquake.

Cyclone - Andhra Pradesh - November 1996

A cyclone disaster relief team was sent to East & West Godavari districts in Andhra Pradesh. The team was based at Amalapuram near Rajamundhry, which covered surrounding 12 places including interior islands. About 3500 patients were provided relief .

Earthquake - Gujarat - January 2001.

A multi-speciality medical team of 30 personnel and support staff with OT equipment and medication rushed to Morbi, Gujarat in response to the massive earthquake in January, 2001. Flying medical squads were set up performing over 40 plastic and orthopedic surgeries. Medical teams went from village to village treating patients on the spot.

Tsunami- Chennai - December 2004

Apollo hospitals was at the forefront of relief assistance through a multi-pronged approach, and pledged men and material towards the relief and rehabilitation of victims in multiple locations.

The Apollo Group's Tsunami relief efforts were as follows:
  • Treated over 12,000 patients at the special Tsunami relief medical centres set up in Chennai, Nagapattinam, Pondicherry, Cuddalore and Colombo
  • Despatched medical services, food, clothing and medical teams to affected areas through our network of hospitals
  • Positioned over 200 medical professionals at key locations
  • Sent out ambulances and medical supplies worth over Rs. 2 million
  • Contributed Rs. 10 million to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund in Tamil Nadu
  • Contributed an additional Rs. 3 million towards the relief funds in Andhra Pradesh and Sri Lanka
  • Created a Helpline number 1600-33-1066 to enable members of the public and concerned corporates to extend their support
Disaster Relief - Floods - Chennai - November 2005

A Medical relief camp was arranged at Kotturpuram, Chennai for victims affected by flood and treatment was provided to over 2000 persons.



 
 
 
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