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Around 100 frontline medical professionals, volunteers, government entities and supporting organizations were honored by Aster DM Healthcare and Consulate General of India for their relentless efforts over the last two months which helped in the successful recovery of more than 1500 Covid-19 patients who were asymptomatic or mild to moderately ill…

Aster DM Healthcare and Consulate General of India recognized the efforts of 100 medical professionals, volunteers and representatives of supporting govt. entities in the presence of officials from Dubai Health Authority (DHA).

The 750-bed facility, comprising of two buildings in the Hind Humanitarian City, can be considered as a model isolation facility that saw fast and effective implementation of triage, isolation, quarantine and treatment set-up following all the protocols set-up by DHA, aiding in the recovery of patients.

Dubai, UAE, 25 June, 2020: Around 100 frontline medical professionals, volunteers, government entities and supporting organisations were honoured by Aster DM Healthcare and Consulate General of India for their relentless efforts over the last two months which helped in the successful recovery of more than 1500 Covid-19 patients who were asymptomatic or mild to moderately ill. The Aster Volunteers event saw a special note being delivered by Dr. Azad Moopen- Founder Chairman and Managing Director, Aster DM Healthcare and Shri Vipul- Honorable Consul General of India to UAE and the felicitation was done by Mr. Mohammed Matar- Director, Dubai Health Authority; Ms. Alisha Moopen- Deputy Managing Director, Aster DM Healthcare; Mr. Jobilal Vavachan- CEO, Aster Clinics & Aster Retail and Mr. T.J Wilson- Executive Director & Group Head Governance & Corporate Affairs.

Speaking at the event, Shri. Vipul said, “It has been incredible to witness the highest levels of kindness and collaboration between individuals and organizations during these truly unique and unbelievably challenging times in the recent months. The frontline workers and volunteers have shown real selflessness and persevered against all odds in order to support their local community to fight this pandemic. We are thankful to them, Aster, DHA, Dubai Ambulance, Dubai Police, IBPC, Indian community and everyone involved in the successful delivery of the mandate for this facility.”

“As a healthcare organization, we have been at the forefront of managing this crisis with our facilities and staff being actively involved in working with the government to control the pandemic. Most of the medical staff and volunteers who have been actively involved in managing this facility had volunteered to be a part of this project, putting their own personal safety at risk and they continued to work relentlessly for long hours everyday to be able to heal each of the patients who came to them, following all necessary measures to control the spread of Covid-19. We are proud of their tremendous achievement and commend the work that they have done,” said Dr. Azad Moopen.

Aster Volunteers, the global CSR programme of Aster DM Healthcare, played a crucial role in supporting this facility through the provision of internal and external volunteers who helped with the management of the facility, delivery of treatment protocols, supported by Aster Volunteers Mobile Medical Services team in transferring 450+ positives case to and from various Covid-19 care and isolation facilities in association with Dubai Cooperation of Ambulance Services. This is among the numerous initiatives that had been introduced to help the community cope-up with Covid-19 in UAE like mass screenings in congested areas, free teleconsultation by medical professionals, awareness and educational activities and #FeedTheHungry programme that provided 6707 food and ration kits to people in UAE who have lost their jobs, impacting 300,000 lives in the process. Aster had also dedicated two of its facilities under Aster and Medcare as designated Covid-19 treatment centre in partnership with DHA and brought in 88 medical professionals from its facilities in India to join the Dubai government’s fight against Covid-19.

Three years since its initiation, Aster Volunteers has been able to impact over 2 million lives across different countries through its various initiatives. Today, the programme has 27,000+ active volunteers who are actively involved in driving the programme across many countries.

About Aster Volunteers, the global CSR programme of Aster DM Healthcare

Aster Volunteers programme, the global corporate social responsibility initiative of Aster DM Healthcare, was launched on occasion of the company’s 30th anniversary in 2017 and provides a platform which bridges the gap between people who would like to help with those in need. Driven by Aster DM Foundation, through various initiatives, the programme has been able to impact 2 million+ lives across geographies. Aster Volunteers have been able to treat 290,986 individuals through mobile medical camps; 169,207 people have benefitted from basic life support trainings and 36,019 free surgeries as well as health investigations were conducted; supported with the recruitment of 114 differently abled people and treated 533,146 people through 3,376 medical camps. The aid programme in Somali land, Jordan, Bangladesh and Kerala has benefitted 288,158 people; while 21,302 children have benefitted under Child Health & Wellness initiatives. In the wake of the COVID — 19 pandemic, 816,648 lives have been impacted through screening camps and distribution of food and medical kits. Aster Volunteers have also undertaken 142 initiatives towards Sustainability & Community Connect.

About Aster DM Healthcare

Aster DM Healthcare Limited is one of the largest private healthcare service providers operating in multiple GCC states and is an emerging healthcare player in India. With an inherent emphasis on clinical excellence, we are one of the few entities in the world with a strong presence across primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary healthcare through our hospitals, clinics and pharmacies. We have over 20,000 plus dedicated employees across the geographies that we are present in, delivering a simple yet strong promise to our different stakeholders: “We’ll treat you well.” We reach out to all economic segments in the GCC states through our differentiated healthcare services across the “Aster”, “Medcare” and “Access” brands.

For more information about us, please visit www.asterdmhealthcare.com or contact:

Lavanya Mandal

Head of PR and Internal Communications

Aster DM Healthcare

Tel: +971 528126577

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Bejoy Changarath

Assistant General Manager — PR & Media Relations

Aster DM Healthcare

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