HSL conducts free pneumococcal vaccination drive
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Visakhapatnam: Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in collaboration with ESI Hospital, Malkapuram, conducted a free pneumococcal vaccination drive on 25 Feb 2026 under its CSRinitiative. The programme was inaugurated by Kiran Easankarala, Director (Finance & Commercial), HSL, who highlighted the importance of preventive healthcare and HSL’s commitment to community welfare. Over 220 beneficiaries participated in the drive, which was primarily aimed at adults above 55 years, as pneumonia poses greater risk among the elderly.Dr K Phanender, Superintendent, ESI Hospital, appreciated HSL’s initiative in promoting preventive healthcare. D Srinivasa Rao, CGM, HSL and CSR Chairperson, Dr V Chandra Shekar Reddy, Chief Medical Officer, HSL and other officials from HSL and ESI Hospital were present.
