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Surgeries and Treatments Home >   MIF 1.0 Programs Surgeries and Treatments We have facilitated 8500 surgeries till June 2018 ranging from Neurosurgery, Paediatric Cardiology, supported treatment for Cancer, Orthopaedic, Reconstructive surgery, Cataract, Brain Tumour surgeries etc. Max India Foundation through its program on Support for Surgeries and Treatment has helped critically ill under privileged patients by giving them care and treatment at our state of the art Max Hospitals. Stories of Hope Initiatives New born with respiratory distress from Faridkot Faridkot Rajvinder Singh from Faridkot sticks number plates and makes a monthly income of Rs 3000 – Rs 4000 to support a family of 5 members. His wife, Baljeet Kaur was expecting their second child. Unfortunately, the child developed respiratory distress and had neo-natal jaundice at the time of birth. MIF came on board to provide treatment support to the baby at Max Hospital, Bhatinda. With timely care, a precious life was saved and the child was discharged after few days. Abu, 4 yr old from Bihar treated for heart anomaly. Madipura district in Bihar Abu is a lively 4.5 year old boy from Madipura district in Bihar. Abu would often have breathlessness, slow growth and suffered from cold and cough; symptoms typical of children suffering from congenital heart problem. With our support, the surgery was successfully done to close the hole in the heart and also repair the fused arteries. Mohd Akbar 16 yr old from Uttar Pradesh underwent a Cochlear Implant. February 19, 2019 New Delhi Mohd Akbar Khan, at 9 months had an episode of meningitis/facial palsy resulting in partial hearing loss. With no means to finance his treatment, Akbar’s hearing loss could not be treated. Till recently when his parents got in touch with us for help. We immediately came on board and helped Akbar undergo a successful Cochlear Impla. Irfan 9yr old from Bihar operated for a tumour in the leg Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Irfaan, a class 3rd student is the youngest of the 4 siblings. His father Mohd Asraf works as a daily wage worker in village Birampur in Bihar. Irfan had a tumour growth in the leg which was non metastatic and local, hence the chances of survival and complete cure was very high. Without any further delay, MIF came on board to support. The surgery was successfully completed and currently he is finishing his last two cycles of chemotherapy. Irfaan has responded well to the treatment. He is feeling much better now and is looking forward to go back to his home town to be with his brother and sisters. Anvesha 7 yr old from Delhi treated for Wilm’s Tumour Feb 2016 Delhi Anvesha – 7yr old from Delhi is suffering from Wilm’s Tumour. In Feb 2016 she was operated for tumour removal. The reports were clear and she was confirmed free of the disease. Unfortunately in Nov 2017 the symptoms reappeared. With our support, she is undergoing radiotherapy at Max Hospital, Saket and has responded well to the treatment. Sarfaraaz treated for heart disease and his daughter underwent reconstructive surgery from Uttarakhand. Oct 2015 Uttarakhand Life was never easy for Gulnaz and her family hailing from Uttrakhand. Her father, Sarfaraaz works as a daily wage earner. In 2014, Gulnaz [then 17 years old girl] was about to complete her 12th standard when she became a victim of acid attack. She needed a series of surgeries which were supported by MIF at Max Hospital, Dehradun and the surgery was successfully done in Oct 2015. Yet gain in May 2017, MIF again came forward to help her father get treated for a heart problem at Max Hospital, Patparganj. Vedansh 4 yr old from Uttarakhand treated for All – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia April 2017 Champawat, Uttarakhand Vedansh is a lovely 4-year-old boy from Champawat, Uttarakhand. In April 2017, he got admission in Nursery and was happy to go to school and play with his friends. His father Mahinder works as a school teacher and mother is a housewife. In Sept 2017, Vedansh had fever and he was put on medication On 3rd Oct, 2017 the family were shocked to know that Vedansh was suffering from ALL. On understanding about the family weak financial condition, MIF assured help of 3 lakhs which brought lot of relief to the family. The father is extremely grateful to MIF for the timely help. Vedansh has responding well to the treatment.

Pan India Immunization Home > MIF 1.0 Programs Pan India Immunization Max India Foundation believes that Immunisation is the most cost effective Public Health intervention, since it provides direct and effective protection against preventable morbidity and mortality. Childhood immunisation has been an integral component of Primary Healthcare facility since 1978; however, vaccine coverage in India still remains a matter of concern. Max India Foundation aims to fill in this gap of immunisation for underprivileged children, with one vaccine at a time. Our Pan India Immunisation Program is one of a kind in the country that provides free of cost immunisation to the underprivileged children and protects them from several life threatening diseases. In each camp, children aren’t just provided a shot of vaccine, but are also checked for vitals and any delays in their developmental milestones. Additionally, children and parents are educated about the importance of vaccines for prevention of diseases. The program has successfully protected 163285 children till August 2018 with comprehensive immunisation of DPT, Hepatitis B, Measles Mumps Rubella and Typhoid. Additionally we have started vaccination against strains 6, 11, 16 & 18 of Human Pappiloma Virus infection from March 2018. This provides protection for the girls between 9-14 years from cervical cancer.To request for conducting an immunisation camp for your NGO, please contact: Ambreen Arun, Paromita Das Stories of Hope Initiatives Immunisation camp Neev Village Nagli Umarpur Cervical Cancer Vaccination camp Rasta Khoda, Ghazipur Children with their MIF Health Cards Health check by a doctor before immunisation Weight Check

Health Camps Home >   MIF 1.0 Programs Health Camps Max India Foundation recognizes the challenges of the underprivileged to access primary healthcare. We therefore organize free multispecialty health camps across geographies which includes a thorough check up by a doctor, distribution of free medicines along with specialized tests namely BP, Blood Sugar and Haemoglobin(Hb) monitoring. These timely interventions provide early diagnosis and treatment reducing the incidence of morbidity and mortality. Such health camps address immediate health care needs of the marginalized communities. We have organized 2776 camps till September 2018. Stories of Hope Initiatives Eye check up camp 2017 Jungpura Eye check up camp with NGO Nav Abhiyaan 2017. 80 patients were checked Doctor examining a patient June 1, 2018 Nala Colony in Vasant Vihar 80 patients were checked and free medicines were distributed. 150 patients checked at GMR Foundation October 13, 2015 Dwarka, New Delhi A Gynecological check up at a health camp March 23, 2015 Noida, UP 200 sanitary pads were distributed to the children of NGO SETU. Eye check up June 7 & July 11, 2015 Mehrauli, New Delhi Eye check up at a multispecialty health camp conducted at Umeed Home. 150 children were checked. Distribution of free medicines March 22, 2015 Madangir, New Delhi And monitoring Blood Pressure of beneficiaries Rose Public School. Regular Anaemia screening August 9, 2018 Noida and Sonepat of a patient with NGO Orient

Health Awareness Home >   MIF 1.0 Programs Health Awareness Incidence of disease is significantly reduced (up to 30%) by Health Awareness. We at Max India Foundation provide health education to underprivileged who have limited information. We empower individuals with knowledge to choose healthy habits and make modifications in lifestyle which reduce morbidity. We focus on diverse health topics to provide awareness to the communities and increase their levels of Health Literacy. Our focus areas are Health & Hygiene, Hand Washing, Menstrual Hygiene, Oral Hygiene, Nutrition, Dengue, Breastfeeding, Anemia, Tobacco Sensitization, Immunization and Cancer. This awareness is imparted through tools like Talks, Films, Puppet Shows, Flip Books and Interactive Sessions. We have been able to influence lives of more than 18 Lac individuals till now. Stories of Hope Initiatives Children watching Film on Hand-washing at our Mobile Health Van Screen Anti Tobacco Session for construction worker with help of MIF’s Anti Tobacco Flipbook Menstrual Hygiene Workshop for Girls Aanganwadi Worker’s training on Cervical Cancer Children at hand washing Demonstration Session Feb 2016 Content Dengue Awareness for children via Pamphlet Readings Feb 2016 Self detection of Breast Cancer Session at an NGO run Women Centre Feb 2016 Children learning the importance of Health and Hygiene via Puppet Show Feb 2016

Village Adoption Program Home > MIF 1.0 Programs Village Adoption Program Dehradun is one of the important focus areas for Max India Foundation in North India. With the aim of enhancing its intervention in the rural areas of Dehradun, two village clusters Dhakrani and Chandrothi Gram Sabha were adopted in 2015. The priority areas for intervention in the villages are health, sanitation and hygiene.   Stories of Hope Initiatives Dhakrani Village July 3, 2015 Dhakrani A number of initiatives on healthcare, sanitation and waste management were undertaken in the village in order to improve the lives of the people. The adoption of Dhakrani was formally inaugurated on 3rd July, 2015 by the then Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Harish Rawat. Some major initiatives at Dhakrani:A solid waste management system covering the entire village has been implemented. Two Tractor trolleys with cleaning teams have been deployed. Waste is collected from every household once a day. Two different coloured dustbins have been distributed to around 2000 households and the organic waste is segregated through a trommel machine and compost is generated thereafter. Compost produced is sold. Sewerage Project – The village was dirty with no drainage system. Dirty water was flowing out of houses on the village lanes. Therefore, a sewerage treatment project over five phases has been initiated. Sewerage network of pipes and two sewage treatment plants – 125,000 running ft of pipeline – has been laid. MIF organizes monthly Multi speciality camps in Dhakrani where doctors from Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun examine and treat patients free of cost. 8140 people have been benefitted through 33 camps. Regular health checkup camps and immunization camps have also been organized in association with Bella Healthcare, Dehradun. Biweekly health camps are organized for women and children through Bella Healthcare – over 34,000 beneficiaries [13,417 beneficiaries for general health check-up and 20277 beneficiaries reached through health awareness] have been reached through 291 camps. 2370 children have been immunized in 30 camps. A Life Skills Centre in partnership with Head Held High Foundation was started in November 2017. The Centre imparts employability training to rural youth in a 6-months intensive program. The Centre has been equipped with 10 computers, projector, furniture, etc. A trainer has undergone extensive training at the HHH training centre, in Bangalore. Training for the first batch of 26 youth was completed and 18 of them received confirmed job offers from local employers. The second batch of 26 youth started in July 2018. This program has helped parents and students to rise out of poverty and seek bright futures based on capabilities A sanitary pad production unit has been facilitated in village Dhakrani by donating relevant machinery to a women’s group. The women from the village are making low cost sanitary napkins which they are selling among the women in the village and neighbouring areas. Over 38000 sanitary napkins have been produced so far. Park of approx. 1200 Sq. ft. laid near upcoming ITI and Anganwadi Centre. Various plants have been planted and Grass put. Benches have been put so that the community, especially the senior citizens can use the public space. Three water purification units have been installed at three Government schools at Dhakrani Village preventing water borne diseases and ensuring better health for 900+ school students. A Science centre has been set up at Dhakrani High School with STEM Learning. A range of interactive and working science models has been installed in the school science lab. In an effort to connect with the community, teams of MLIC Dehradun employees and Agent Advisors visit households. The volunteers speak about waste management, cleanliness, hygiene and introduce the community to financial literacy. Volunteers have visited over 2500 households till date. Chandrothi Gram Sabha 2015 Chandrothi In 2015, Max India Foundation adopted Chandrothi Gram Sabha and various interventions were planned and implemented across the gram sabha to improve the quality of life of the citizens. Max India Foundation has undertaken numerous activities towards community intervention measures to improve the quality of life of the residents. Solar lighting covering 8 kms approx. within three villages (Chandrothi, Jashpur and Bhagwantpur). The streets did not have any lighting at all. 310 high quality solar street lights have been installed. Guniyal Gaon Govt. School Upgradation:    Audio Visual hall upgraded with projector, TV, Library kits, etc. Four toilets constructed for girl students and a lady staff engaged for cleaning of school toilets Badminton court constructed to encourage physical fitness and painting of school has been done Five computers provided for computer enabled learning Road housekeeping and sanitation- A cleaning vehicle is operational in the village along with cleaning staff who keep the streets and area clean. Tree plantation of flowering shrubs and evergreen trees. Regular Monthly health camps are held. So far, 12 camps have been held wherein 987 beneficiaries have been reached. A Health Centre was run in Chandrothi Village which provided health facilities to 13,681 beneficiaries [till 31st October 2017]. MIF also provides food and nutrition support in Purkal Youth Development Society and John Martyn Memorial School.

Environment & Waste Management Home >   MIF 1.0 Programs Environment & Waste Management Prime Minister Modi’s Swachh Bharat Mission is a timely call for action which is urgently required. India seems to be sitting on a time bomb of garbage, which could explode into serious health hazards with far reaching repercussions. Basics like clean drinking water, toilet facilities and proper solid waste disposal are not in place. In Max India Foundation, we believe that good health comes with clean and hygienic environment. The Foundation is working on these important issues in its adopted village, Dhakrani, which have a direct bearing on lives of people.

Health Awareness Home >   MIF 1.0 Programs Muti-Speciality Health Camps Despite of progress in many sectors, the poor in India struggle for basic health services. Max India Foundation works to provide healthcare services for the underprivileged to meet the immediate health care needs in rural areas and slums through multi-speciality health camps with doctors from Max Healthcare. These health camps include oral, gynaecological, paediatric, ophthalmology, surgical services, cancer screening camps among others where patients are given complete medical advice and medication if needed.

Anti Tobacco campaign Home >   MIF 1.0 Programs Anti Tobacco campaign In partnership with Delhi Police and Sambandh Health Foundation, MIF is running a campaign against tobacco to save the future generations of Delhi. There are more than five million children in India who are addicted to tobacco. This is due to the easy availability of tobacco products and the lack of enforcement of The Cigarettes & Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 (COTPA) in and around schools and in public places. The campaign seeks to remedy this situation in Delhi to ensure the COTPA law and make Delhi into a healthier capital. The campaign was launched on 28 May 2016 in presence of Special Commissioner (Law & Order) Delhi Police, Mr. P Kamaraj. The pledge supporting this initiative was also signed by Mr. Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi. From health outreach in semi urban areas, to media outreach and strategic partnership with law enforcement agencies, MIF is taking various steps to ensure that the voice against tobacco is heard across the country.

Artificial Limb and Polio calliper camps Home >   MIF 1.0 Programs Artificial Limb and Polio calliper camps Artificial Limb and Polio calliper camps is an annual feature by Max India Foundation where free limbs are provided to the disabled. The camps are organised in different locations of the country in association with Manav Seva Sannidhi supported by Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti, the NGO that provides Jaipur foot for the disabled. Other than that, since 2011, Max India Foundation has been facilitating 15 free artificial limbs every month in partnership with Kiwanis Rehabilitation Centre, New Delhi.