How Infosys Foundation is Helping in the Fight against Coronavirus Outbreak in India

Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of tech giant Infosys, has announced several measures to help the country combat the dreaded Coronavirus outbreak. Mrs Sudha Murty, Chairperson, Infosys Foundation said that since these are unprecedented times, every section of the society must rise up to the challenge.

According to a statement from the company, the organization is working with multiple state governments and NGOs to expand its reach across the country. The company has also asked state governments, healthcare providers, or NGOs to reach out to them if they required additional support in their relief efforts.

Infosys Foundation to Contribute Rs 100 Crore towards Coronavirus Relief Efforts

Infosys Foundation has committed an amount of Rs 100 crores to support the country’s efforts towards fighting the Coronavirus outbreak. Out of this amount, a sum of Rs 50 crores has been contributed towards the PM-CARES fund.

“The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the toughest challenges that the world has been faced with. At such a time, it is imperative for businesses to join hands with the governments, civil society, as well as healthcare institutions to support the communities we live and serve in. Infosys Foundations, both in India and in the USA, are extending their resources and technological capabilities to help people who are most impacted by this pandemic,” said Salil Parekh, CEO and MD, Infosys.

Infosys Foundation is also using the sum to provide ventilators, testing kits, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like masks, and other protective gear for frontline healthcare workers as well as to ensure better access to food and nutrition for the underprivileged section of the society.

Infosys Foundation, Narayana Health City to Open Quarantine Facility for Coronavirus Patients

Infosys Foundation and Narayana Health City are launching a 100-room quarantine facility for Coronavirus patients, in the vicinity of Narayana Health City in Bengaluru. The facility aims at serving patients belonging to the economically weaker sections of the society, and they will be treated by the doctors and nurses of Narayana Health City.

“Diseases often hit the underprivileged the hardest, because they cannot afford proper treatment, and at the same time, they lose their livelihood while dealing with the illness. This is a small effort by the Foundation to ensure that the underserved people of our society get access to clean, hygienic accommodation as well as appropriate medical treatment. We are thankful to Narayana Health City for their partnership and the thoughtfulness of this initiative,” said Mrs Sudha Murty on the initiative.