Kotak Mahindra Bank has taken a significant step towards improving cancer care in India through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The bank has funded the installation of a state-of-the-art PET-CT scanner at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, which will double the hospital’s daily scan capacity from 20 to 40 patients. This advanced technology is crucial for early cancer detection, therapy assessment, and recurrence monitoring, enabling timely and accurate diagnoses. With nearly 60% of the 80-100 daily PET CT scans offered at highly subsidized rates, Kotak’s support will significantly reduce patient wait times and improve access to advanced cancer diagnostics.
The new PET-CT scanner is more efficient and will enable the hospital to serve patients better. The CSR project also includes comprehensive upgrades to the PET-CT room’s infrastructure, such as new fixtures, flooring, control consoles, and enhanced seating capacity, all in compliance with Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) norms. This will enable the hospital to accommodate more patients and optimize operational efficiency.
According to Himanshu Nivsarkar, Head of CSR & ESG at Kotak Mahindra Bank, this initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to strengthening India’s healthcare ecosystem, particularly in critical areas like cancer care. Dr. CS Pramesh, Director of Tata Memorial Hospital, expressed gratitude to Kotak Mahindra Bank for their timely support, which has helped the hospital replace its old PET-CT scanner and improve its services.
In addition to the Mumbai hospital, Kotak Mahindra Bank has also extended its support to the Tata Memorial Hospital centre in Varanasi, named Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Cancer Centre (MPMMCC hospital), under its CSR initiative. This initiative demonstrates the bank’s commitment to providing accessible and equitable healthcare in India. Overall, Kotak Mahindra Bank’s CSR initiative aims to make a positive impact on the lives of cancer patients and their families, and this project is a significant step towards achieving that goal. With the new PET-CT scanner and upgraded infrastructure, Tata Memorial Hospital will be able to provide better care to its patients, and Kotak Mahindra Bank will continue to support the hospital in its mission to provide high-quality cancer care.