Reliance Foundation scales up Covid operations in Mumbai

New Delhi:Reliance Foundation has scaled up its operations in Mumbai to address the growing medical needs following a massive surge in Covid cases, the philanthropic arm of Reliance Industries Limited said in a statement.

Hospitals with Reliance Foundation (RF) will be managing nearly 875 beds, including 145 ICU beds, across National Sports Club of India (NSCI), Seven Hills Hospital and the Trident, BKC. Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital will manage a 650-bed facility at NSCI, the statement said.

"RF will newly create, commission and manage 100 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds that will be made operational in phases from May 15, 2021," it added. Also, it will take over, from May 1, the management and operations of nearly a 550-bed ward, which is currently operational. Together, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital (RFH) will operate and manage nearly a total of 650 beds for Covid patients.

"A team of more than 500 frontline workers comprising doctors, nurses and non-medical professionals will be deployed round-the-clock to oversee medical management of the patients. "The entire expenditure for the project – comprising ICU beds and monitors, ventilators and medical equipment – and the operational cost for 650 beds will be borne by Reliance Foundation," the statement said.