Month: July 2022

VADODARA, India, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — BASF has joined hands with Vadodara-based membrane manufacturer, Permionics Membranes, to extend, for the first time, the application of BASF’s Ultrason E polyethersulphone (PESU) polymer into coated fabrics that serve as particulate and bacterial filter for face masks. The face masks using the fabric as a middle layer are highly breathable, washable and re-usable unlike conventional face masks. They are designed for usage in the Indian healthcare market. Permionics selected Ultrason E for its coated fabric, Perma Bioshield. The fabric is made by adhering an antimicrobial coating made of Ultrason E to the matrix of a non-woven fabric as a bonded support. Ultrason E is a high purity material with low gel and oligomer content that ensures a stable membrane manufacturing process. PESU can be used in a wide pH range (0-13) without deterioration. It is especially suitable for the production of durable hollow-fibre membranes and filters for use in the food, beverage, electronics and pharmaceutical industries. “In the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for developing and manufacturing high-efficiency particulate and bacterial filters for face masks has become a priority across the world. Ultrason E turns out to be an ideal choice for the coating of Perma Bioshield as the material allows for a better narrow pore size control and a good adhesion to non-woven fabrics. These are two features which are key to the removal of bacteria, dust and pollution,” said Mr. Satyajai Mayor, Managing Director, Permionics. Currently, the Perma Bioshield is used in several types of face masks in India, manufactured by a leading healthcare company. Apart from use in face masks, Perma Bioshield is also an ideal filter for breathable medical gowns and clothing used in hospitality and airline industries, high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter replacements, as well as antimicrobial and dust-proof blinds or screens. Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1852125/Permionics_Logo.jpg (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire India and this publication takes no editorial responsibility for the same)

In a unique effort to augment support for the selfless services of medical practitioners in the country and to support them to serve patients better, an awareness-cum-people-connect campaign was undertaken on the occasion of National Doctor’s Day which is celebrated on July 1^st..

National Doctor’s Day is celebrated on 01 July every year in India

Medical practitioners from across India, in partnership with Servier India Pvt. Ltd., participated in a campaign #DoctorsVoiceMatters aiming to bring to light what doctors really need.

This initiative is to be seen in the context of the country’s medical resource personnel who work relentlessly to meet the healthcare needs of millions of patients, even under demanding and stressful working conditions.

#DoctorsVoiceMatters campaign echoes messages of over 5,992 doctors, that aim at empowering patients with the right information and effective healthcare solutions in return for some empathy, trust and respect.

Long work hours, lack of sleep, stressful working conditions and patient demands are keeping doctors on their toes. Members of the medical fraternity would be able to extend better care to the patients if only patients showed more empathy towards them.

“Doctors work persistently for the wellbeing of patients, and they are here to give the right medical advice. However, self-diagnosis based on internet content has somehow become a norm and this could be extremely risky.  It is time we move away from managing our diseases solely based on the internet and trust our qualified doctors for effective solutions,” said Dr. Pierre Perez, Managing Director, Servier India.

It is also to be noted that well-meaning doctors, who despite being earnest in their job, are being put to scrutiny by patients or their relatives with very little or no knowledge about diseases, diagnoses or treatment procedures, hindering the doctors’ valuable time.

“It goes without saying that it is extremely important to respect the medical practitioners’ time, since with every minute saved another precious life qualifies to be saved. A lot of questions based on half-baked information can simply be avoided. This will give doctors more time to focus on patient care,” asserted Dr. Perez.

Doctors on any given day have to deal with different types of patients and their caregivers. What makes their task even more challenging is to deal with patients who are reluctant to disclose their medical history or a few others who look for quick-fix solutions to the health issues they face.

“If there is a quick-fix solution, doctors participating in the campaign said, they would be the first to let the patients know. Until then, it is best if patients continue to adhere to prescribed medicines,” they cautioned.

The messages gathered from 5,992 doctors from across India via the #DoctorsVoiceMatters campaign has also been published on social media pages of Angina Awareness India, Because I say So and VMOVE. The campaign only hopes to drive people at large to respect their doctors’ voice for their own well-being.

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• Allergan, an AbbVie company, in partnership with iVolunteer supports Ramjas Primary School, through the company’s ‘Week of Possibilities’ program being held for the first time in India

Today, employees from Allergan, an AbbVie company, in Delhi participated in its annual Week of Possibilities volunteering program, which unites employees around the world with a single purpose: to give back to local communities through volunteering. Approximately 55 employees from across Delhi, joined forces with iVolunteer, a trusted nonprofit to complete a hands-on project to benefit the local community, impacting 600+ marginalized school going children and their families.

“All of us at Allergan are thrilled to be coming together in person for the Week of Possibilities, one of the most anticipated annual volunteer initiatives across our company, globally.” said Mr. Suresh Pattathil, Managing Director & General Manager, Allergan, an AbbVie company. “Giving back is a cornerstone of who we are, and we look forward to making a meaningful impact where we live and work alongside our colleagues here in Delhi and around the world.”

Employees in Delhi refurbished and decorated the exterior and interior walls of 6 classrooms of Ramjas Primary School, by painting various artwork related to academic work and social messages, impacting 600 students, all of whom come from families of daily wage workers living in the neighboring slums. The classroom walls were run down as the school was closed, due to the impact of COVID-19. This mural painting activity of the walls transformed the school into a vibrant, fresh learning space for students, to rekindle their interest in education.

In each Week of Possibilities location, service projects are selected to ensure that Allergan volunteer efforts, align with the greatest needs of the local community. Local projects are designed and implemented in partnership with iVolunteer who work closely with the communities being served.

AbbVie’s Week of Possibilities started in 2014 and is now a global tradition for the company. It is funded in part by the AbbVie Foundation and focuses on service projects in the local communities in which AbbVie employees live and work around the world.

Learn more about AbbVie’s Week of Possibilities at abbvie.com/givesback

• Marengo Asia Hospital doctors celebrate National Doctor’s Day in a unique way to give back to society health and wellness
• This will be a significant step in contributing to 16 of 17 UN sustainable Development Goals

 

Marengo Asia Healthcare hospitals with a network of three hospitals of 1300 beds, pledges a tree planting drive that will witness 50,000 trees planted in the cities where a Marengo Asia Hospital is located to create an impact in society. This will be a unique eco-friendly approach of launching a sapling plantation drive to commemorate the National Doctor’s Day. The drive was launched at Marengo QRG Hospital by Chief Guest, Dr Garima Mittal, CEO – Smart City Projects, Faridabad, special guest Sh. Paramjit Singh Dhaiya Ji, IPS DIG, ATS Chief, Maharashtra and the event was participated by Dr Raajiv Singhal, Founder Member, Managing Director & CEO of Marengo Asia Healthcare and doctors from various specialties from Marengo QRG Hospital and others. A similar activity is being carried out at Ahmedabad by Marengo CIMS Hospital and K K Patel Hospital as well.

The commitment of Marengo Asia Healthcare as a responsible ESG aligned healthcare provider is towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals 15 says, “Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.” The SDG’s are a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for every being on Earth.

As an awareness drive of the healthcare provider in alignment with SDG 16 that elaborates on how we all can impact the climate change, Marengo Asia Healthcare leads the tree planting drive to contribute and be a part of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Dr Garima Mittal, CEO Smart City Projects, Faridabad said, “I laud the efforts of Marengo QRG Hospital and Dr Raajiv Singhal for having come up with such a unique way to celebrate the National Doctor’s Day. This is a progressive step beyond the call of duty by the medical fraternity to save more lives. With the global warming that is resulting in outcomes that are affecting health of everyone is some way or other, this kind of initiative will contribute to helping mankind. I hope there are more such initiatives that will contribute to a healthy society.”

Dr Raajiv Singhal, Managing Director & CEO, Marengo Asia Healthcare said, “Trees promote health and social well-being by removing air pollution, reducing stress, encouraging physical activity, and promoting social ties and community. Tree planting has been the call of the recent times, and today, the idea is growing strong as awareness on how trees can protect and save lives has invaded minds, young and old. Research studies reveal that we need to plant 4 billion trees every year for the next 10 years to be able to sustain healthy lives on the planet. National Doctor’s Day is celebrated today to acknowledge the contribution of doctors in saving lives and our doctors have reiterated their commitment to create a healthier society by saving the environment with this tree planting drive making this initiative a unique way of pledging good health all around. We are thankful to the doctors for going beyond the call of their duty in their support towards health and wellness of the society.”

The loss of forests has an immeasurable effect on the health factor on this planet. Trees act as the lungs of the planet, absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere, retaining carbon and releasing oxygen. A human being emits an average of 9 tons of CO2 per year, and a single tree is capable of cleaning up to 250 Kg of this CO2 during its lifespan. Every tree destroyed leads to more CO2 emission and destruction of one of our greatest allies in the fight against climate change.

• Allergan, an AbbVie company, in partnership with iVolunteer supports Ramjas Primary School, through the company’s ‘Week of Possibilities’ program being held for the first time in India

Today, employees from Allergan, an AbbVie company, in Delhi participated in its annual Week of Possibilities volunteering program, which unites employees around the world with a single purpose: to give back to local communities through volunteering. Approximately 55 employees from across Delhi, joined forces with iVolunteer, a trusted nonprofit to complete a hands-on project to benefit the local community, impacting 600+ marginalized school going children and their families.

“All of us at Allergan are thrilled to be coming together in person for the Week of Possibilities, one of the most anticipated annual volunteer initiatives across our company, globally.” said Mr. Suresh Pattathil, Managing Director & General Manager, Allergan, an AbbVie company. “Giving back is a cornerstone of who we are, and we look forward to making a meaningful impact where we live and work alongside our colleagues here in Delhi and around the world.”

Employees in Delhi refurbished and decorated the exterior and interior walls of 6 classrooms of Ramjas Primary School, by painting various artwork related to academic work and social messages, impacting 600 students, all of whom come from families of daily wage workers living in the neighboring slums. The classroom walls were run down as the school was closed, due to the impact of COVID-19. This mural painting activity of the walls transformed the school into a vibrant, fresh learning space for students, to rekindle their interest in education.

In each Week of Possibilities location, service projects are selected to ensure that Allergan volunteer efforts, align with the greatest needs of the local community. Local projects are designed and implemented in partnership with iVolunteer who work closely with the communities being served.

AbbVie’s Week of Possibilities started in 2014 and is now a global tradition for the company. It is funded in part by the AbbVie Foundation and focuses on service projects in the local communities in which AbbVie employees live and work around the world.

Learn more about AbbVie’s Week of Possibilities at abbvie.com/givesback

In a gala event held in Ahmedabad APL Apollo Tubes Limited (APL Apollo) launched Colour Coated coil and sheets for PEB Purlins under ‘Apollo Navrang’APL Apollo Tubes Limited (APL Apollo), one of the leading branded steel tubes manufacturers, unveiled its yet another exciting brand ‘Apollo Navrang’ in a mega event held in Ahmedabad in Gujarat. APL Apollo has come out with a wide range of colour coated coils and sheets for PEB Purlins under the brand umbrella of ‘Navrang’.

L to R: Mrs. Anamika Gulati, Mr. Anil Mittal, Mr. Anubhav Gupta, Mr. Amit Gupta at the launch ceremony

The colour coated steel range promoted under ‘Apollo Navrang’ has its target market across construction industry – especially pre-engineered building structures, solar industry, appliance, automotive, road crash barriers and many more across the country. The main attraction of this new development is that all these industries will immediately get rid of their manual in-house paint shops. All major steel components where post painting is required will be replaced with pre-painted steel by APL Apollo and this leads to cost & time saving.

Launching the product in the presence of who’s who of the city, Mr. Anubhav Gupta, Chief Strategy Officer, APL Apollo said, “Innovation is a way of life at APL Apollo – and this perception keeps it active on new findings and new ideas. We are happy to launch ‘Apollo Navrang’, Apollo’s youngest project as on date and it also marks our entry in flat steel products – especially colour coated products, bare galvanised, bare galvalume (Glitz), CRCA and many more.”

The well-attended event organised at ‘The Taj Skyline’, Ahmedabad, Gujarat also saw presentation on the product by Mr. Anil Mittal, Chief Executive Officer, Apollo Build. Speaking on the occasion, he said, “Apollo Navrang is yet another breakthrough in the world of building materials from the pioneers of manufacturing and development of structural steel solutions in India. It’s also Apollo’s initiative to save the earth with the GO green concept that aims at the replacement of wood with steel sections.”

The exciting productline has been manufactured at APL Apollo’s one of the largest Greenfield projects built over 500 acres of land in Chhatisgarh – the heart of India and an upcoming steel hub.

The uniqueness of the brand ‘Apollo Navrang’ is that it encompasses never before range of colour coated products in width between 300-750 MM & thickness between 0.3–3.00 mm. It can immediately replace many applications from their conventional method of using bare galvanised to colour coated steel with many tangible and intangible benefits like better shelf life, an appealing aesthetics, better anti-corrosion properties and many more to create a win-win scenario for all.

For more information, please visit: www.aplapollo.com.

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