Kauvery Hospital Launches ‘Project Jeevan’ to Offer Free Spinal Surgeries for Children in Need
Chennai: Kauvery Hospital, a leading multi-specialty healthcare provider, has launched Project Jeevan, a comprehensive initiative to provide free spinal surgeries for children from economically weaker sections born with congenital spinal and brain disorders.
Key Highlights
- The project is being carried out in collaboration with Rotary Club of Chennai Mitra and Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor.
- The initiative aims to bring life-changing surgical care to children from underserved communities who suffer from conditions such as spina bifida, myelomeningocele, tethered cord syndrome, scoliosis, and spinal tumors.
- In its first phase, Project Jeevan will enable at least 35 children to receive critical surgical interventions at no cost.
Project Components
- Outreach and education programs, including training for sonologists to improve early prenatal detection of spinal birth defects
- Awareness campaigns for expectant mothers on the prevention of congenital anomalies
- Capacity-building workshops for surgeons and nurses to strengthen pediatric spine care across the region.
Funding
- The initiative is supported by a grant of ₹85 lakhs raised through The Rotary Foundation, participating Rotary Clubs, and through CSR of Inflow Technologies.
“Through Project Jeevan, we aim not only to save lives but also to help these children lead normal, independent lives,” said Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals.
“Project Jeevan is dedicated to improving child health through meaningful action,” said Rtn. N S Saravanan, District Governor of Rotary District 3234.
