The state-of-the-art facility span over 2,32,000 sq ft and has a 300- bed capacity
Aurobindo Pharma Foundation (APF), the philanthropic and CSR arm of Aurobindo Pharma, has funded Rs 80 crores and built a state-of-the-art oncology block under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Redhills, Hyderabad for MNJ Institute of Oncology and State Cancer Institute. Aurobindo oncology block was inaugurated in the presence by Chief Guest Thaneeru Harish Rao Garu, Minister for Finance & Health, Medical and Family Welfare, Government of Telangana; Guest of Honour: G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of North-Eastern Region of India, Member of Parliament, Secunderabad Constituency; Nithyananda Reddy, Director, Aurobindo Pharma Foundation, MD and Vice Chairman, Aurobindo Pharma and several other dignitaries from the Government of Telangana. This block was built by Aurobindo Pharma Foundation to help the hospital in its endeavour to provide quality cancer care free of cost.
MNJ Institute of Oncology and State Cancer Institute is committed to providing free, multidisciplinary cancer care to patients. Located in Telangana, it is the first State Government tertiary care institute to offer a comprehensive range of services, including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and palliative care, to patients from Telangana and neighbouring states.
Aurobindo Pharma Foundation (APF) has come forward to lend a supporting hand and constructed a state-of-the-art oncology block on two acre of government land with a Rs 80 crore fund of Corporate Social Responsibility. This new block will not only provide specialised and supportive services but also a research centre allowing it to reach more patients in need with improved capacity and efficiency.
This state-of-the-art facility span over 2,32,000 square feet and is composed of eight floors (cellar, lower ground, ground + five floors) building with a total bed capacity of 300 and all floors are interconnected with staircase, ramp and lift with high-end features such as 30 wardrooms, two operation theatres, 12 consultation rooms, two radiology bunkers, eight bone marrow transplant rooms, dedicated paediatric and adolescent ICUs, diagnostic rooms (CT scan), microbiology and chemistry labs, besides a proper kitchen and dining rooms.
The Aurobindo Pharma Foundation (APF) also provided several facilities to ensure the smooth running of the facility, well equipped with oxygen pipelines and cylinders, ICU beds and curtains, furniture for doctor consultation rooms, waiting areas, fire safety systems (fire hydrant, sprinkler, public address systems and fire extinguishers), HVAC systems, lifts, emergency exits, transformer yard, main power control room and lightning arrestors.
Nityananda Reddy said, “The successful completion and handing over of Aurobindo Oncology block of the MNJ Hospital to the Govt of Telangana is a testament to our commitment to support infrastructure development in public health domain to aid needy communities. This is a major milestone in our journey as a healthcare organisation to provide proper medical care and treatment for underprivileged patients. We are thankful to the Government of Telangana for their support in making this vision a reality.”