Marks 30,000 paediatric heart surgeries through the ‘Gift of Life programme, all provided free of cost
Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospitals in Mumbai, Maharashtra; Raipur, Chhattisgarh; Palwal, Haryana celebrated the completion of 30,000 free paediatric heart surgeries and interventions under the “Gift of Life” program, in the presence of Dr C Sreenivas, Chairman and Sunil Gavaskar, Trustee and Former Captain, Indian Cricket Team.
Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital also launched India’s first free healthcare skill training programme at Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Healthcare Skill Development Institute, offering a fully funded, one-year programme for 10th or 12th-grade students. Focused on the high-demand role of Medical & Surgical Assistants and Allied Healthcare Skills in healthcare, the program provides technical training, skill development and personality development support, fostering confidence and empowerment among rural youth, especially from socio-economically backward areas from across the country.
Dr C Sreenivas, Chairman, Sri Sathya Sai Health and Education Trust, while announcing the completion of 30,000 surgeries expressed “Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani is built today on 30,000 stories of children with congenital heart disease and their families from across the world. What started 12 years back as one hospital is today a Social Transformative Movement in the Service of the Nation. These children will grow into contributory citizens of Vikasit Bharath passing on the legacy of selfless love which they have received through Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani.”
“I am also happy to announce the launch of a free one-year program for students who have completed 10th or 12th grade at our Skill Development Institute. The program shall Educate- Empower and make the students employable in the Healthcare sector which has the high-demand role of Medical & Surgical Assistants and Allied Healthcare Skills. It is a nation-building initiative through skilling rural youth in healthcare sector,” Dr C Sreenivas added further.
Gavaskar, who has sponsored hundreds of heart surgeries at Sathya Sai Sanjeevani, serves as a brand ambassador of the cause, amplifying stories of hope. Reflecting on the achievement, he said, ” I consider this as my third and most fulfilling innings of life as these children are getting a new healthy future through these free surgeries done at Sai Sanjeevani Hospitals. These children can be future successful sportsmen/sportswomen, artists or leaders of the world. I would urge all to be part of this transformative journey.”
