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THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 11, 2025
In a remarkable initiative to provide life-changing medical care to underprivileged children, Kalinga Hospitals Ltd. (KHL), in collaboration with the Children’s Cross Border Pediatrics Foundation (CCPF), successfully conducted free urology and plastic surgery procedures for 20 children.
The surgeries were performed by Dr. Abhisek Anand, Paediatric Urologist, and Dr. Rimpi Jain, Plastic Surgeon, at Kalinga Hospitals Ltd., under the expert supervision of the CCPF surgical team. These procedures aimed to address congenital and acquired medical conditions that significantly impact the quality of life of children from economically weaker sections.
CCPF, a U.S.-based non-profit organization, is comprised of volunteer medical professionals dedicated to providing free multi-specialty surgical and rehabilitative care for children with complex medical conditions. The CCPF surgical team includes world-renowned paediatric orthopaedic, urological, and plastic surgeons, along with paediatricians and nurses, who specialize in handling intricate, multi-specialty cases through a cross-disciplinary approach.
Kalinga Hospitals Ltd. Chairman Dr. Sita Kantha Dash emphasized the importance of such initiatives, stating, “Many children are born with complex conditions and are deprived of advanced medical care. While some are abandoned and raised in orphanages or social service organizations, others with disabilities remain at home due to a lack of resources. Kalinga Hospitals & CCPF will reach out to them and provide treatments in the best possible way.”
Highlighting the broader impact of the collaboration, Kalinga Hospitals Ltd. Managing Director Nilanjana Mukherjee said, “This partnership between CCPF and Kalinga Hospitals Ltd. ensures that children from deprived communities receive the critical care they need. By working alongside local hospital teams, CCPF not only helps patients but also shares invaluable medical expertise, fostering a culture of knowledge exchange and skill development.”
Kalinga Hospitals Ltd. remains steadfast in its commitment to serving the community and is proud to be associated with CCPF in making a meaningful difference in the lives of children in need. This initiative reflects a shared vision of providing accessible and high-quality healthcare to those who need it most.
