JSW Foundation, part of the JSW Group, has opened a new 300-bedded dedicated covid health centre in Toranagallu, Ballari District of Karnataka. This newly built covid health centre is a joint initiative of the JSW Foundation and the Ballari District Administration. This health facility has been constructed in a record time of one week and dedicated to the people of Karnataka. The covid health center will be managed and administered by the District Administration of Ballari.

According to Sangita Jindal, Chairperson of JSW Foundation “While the entire human race has been fighting its toughest battle against the global Covid-19 pandemic, we have also realised that no pandemic can defeat the spirit of human solidarity, perseverance and courage. JSW has always been at the forefront in contributing to the community in this hour of national crisis. The new 300-bedded centre and all our other efforts are mere gratitude to the community we live in. We are grateful to the District Administration of Ballari for this meaningful collaboration. JSW stands in solidarity with the nation and pledges its support to the Central and State governments in providing healthcare support to those affected by the ongoing pandemic.”

Speaking at the opening event, PK Murugan, President of JSW Steel Vijayanagar Works, stated: “This is a humble effort by JSW Foundation to ensure that the people in our community get quick and convenient access to essential medical treatment. We are thankful to the Ballari District Administration for this partnership. This facility, erected merely in a week’s time, shall aid the state government’s efforts to provide much-needed care to critically ailing patients. We will continue to work with the state and support the local district administrations to keep the communities safe as we strive to overcome the multiple waves of this pandemic.”

This 24x7 covid-health facility is fully air-conditioned and equipped with all the essential medical facilities and paramedical staff along with provision for free medicines and three meals for the patients to be treated here. In this dedicated centre, the District Administration, Ballari will provide five doctors and 30 nurses to take care of the patients. All patients will be given a non-returnable “Welcome Kit” at the time of admission, comprising a bedsheet with pillow cover, bathing towel, toothpaste, toothbrush, bathing & washing soaps, hair comb and hand sanitiser. Apart from medical facilities, this Covid Health facility will also keep patients engaged and cheerful.