Separate wing formed to deal with CSR funds in govt hosps

THE state health department has formed a separate organisation, "Tamil Nadu Health Foundation", under the Tamil Nadu Health Systems Project (TNHSP), to manage and streamline funds received under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in government hospitals.

- SINDUJA JANE @Chennai

In the order issued in this regard earlier this month, health secretary P Senthil Kumar said such a centralised agency is essential for streamlining the process and ensuring effective utilisation of all the contribution, fostering collaboration between public and private sectors to enhance healthcare services and infrastructure across the state.