Manappuram Foundation, with the CSR support of *Manappuram Insurance Brokers Limited (MAIBRO), donated an oxygen concentrator to the Pain and Palliative Care Unit of **Engandiyur Family Health Centre (FHC)* to strengthen healthcare services for patients in need of respiratory support.
The initiative aims to improve access to essential respiratory care, particularly for patients with respiratory illnesses and those requiring palliative care. The availability of the oxygen concentrator will help the healthcare centre provide better support to patients and enhance the delivery of palliative care services.
The programme was inaugurated by *Xavier Pulikkottil, President of Engandiyur Grama Panchayat. **Shameera Shabeer, Chairperson of the Health and Education Standing Committee, presided over the function, while **Dr. Tina, Superintendent of the Family Health Centre*, delivered the welcome address.
The event was attended by *George De Das, CEO of Manappuram Foundation, **Akhil, representative of Manappuram Insurance Brokers Limited, **Shinitha V. D., CSR Head of Manappuram, along with Foundation representatives, **Deepa, Health Inspector*, and members of the palliative care unit.
Speaking at the event, the Panchayat President highlighted that the oxygen concentrator would be beneficial in ensuring the availability of oxygen for patients, especially those suffering from respiratory illnesses and those requiring palliative care.
Through this initiative, Manappuram Foundation, with the CSR support of MAIBRO, continues its commitment to strengthening community healthcare infrastructure and supporting accessible, patient-centred healthcare services.
