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:
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Treated over 12,000 patients at the special Tsunami
relief medical centres set up in Chennai,
Nagapattinam, Pondicherry, Cuddalore and Colombo
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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.