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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Govt to expand menstrual cup distribution project in Kerala
Kochi: After the successful implementation of the project promoting the usage of menstrual cups in selected areas in the state, the govt is now stepping up efforts to increase the acceptance rate of menstrual cups among underprivileged women. As part of its efforts, HLL Lifecare Ltd, a public sector enterprise under the ministry of health and family welfare, will distribute three lakh menstrual cups under its Thinkal project in Kerala during the financial year 2025-26. The project is being implemented in collaboration with the state govt and various public sector companies. Under the Thinkal project, menstrual cups are distributed free of cost to underprivileged women. Earlier, HLL distributed menstrual cups in various locations in the state as part of the promotion project. Now, with the distribution of three lakh more menstrual cups, authorities aim to promote the usage of the cups among people in rural areas by distributing them in all local bodies. Dr Krishna S H, manager of public health projects at HLL's subsidiary, HLL Management Academy, said HLL's earlier efforts created two napkin-free villages in Kerala - Kumbalangi panchayat in Ernakulam and Kallikkad panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram. "Kumbalangi panchayat was declared napkin-free by then governor Arif Mohammad Khan in 2022 and Kallikkad panchayat was declared napkin-free by Shashi Tharoor in 2024. Around 5,000 menstrual cups each were distributed," Dr Krishna said. The Thinkal project was first implemented in Alappuzha municipality during the 2018 floods. Though HLL provided an incinerator to the municipality for disposing of sanitary pads during the floods, the method did not offer a complete solution to sanitary pad waste. Later, HLL implemented the Thinkal project and distributed around 5,000 menstrual cups in the municipality. HLL also trained the beneficiaries on how to use menstrual cups and conducted awareness sessions on menstrual hygiene. A similar method will be adopted during the fresh initiative. "When the project was implemented in Alappuzha municipality without awareness classes, the acceptance rate was at 20%. However, when the project was implemented with awareness classes led by medical experts, the acceptance rate rose to 91.5%. We now have a set of standard procedures for implementing the Thinkal project, which ensures a high acceptance rate for menstrual cups," Dr Krishna said.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Medicine supply: HLL inks deal with Maldives govt
T'puram: HLL Lifecare signed a strategic partnership with the govt of Maldives for supply of essential medicines. State Trading Organization Plc (STO), a govt of Maldives enterprise responsible for the import and distribution of essential goods, signed the agreement with HLL under India's Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), a govt initiative aimed at providing affordable, high-quality medicines to the partnership ensures a continuous and affordable supply of essential medicines to every corner of the Maldives. Over the past year, the Maldives' health system faced challenges with frequent stock-outs of vital pharmaceuticals, disrupting patient care and placing significant strain on Aasandha, the national health insurance imports restored 99% of the availability of essential medicines by April, but short-term solutions alone cannot ensure sustainable access. This agreement with HLL turns emergency relief into a permanent supply solution. This history of collaboration gives STO confidence that HLL can meet its needs. TNN
India Gazette
10-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
India and Maldives strengthen healthcare partnership through supply of medicines by HLL under PMBJP Scheme
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], May 10 (ANI): In a crucial association, India has committed its support to the Maldives by ensuring the supply of essential medicines through HLL Lifecare Limited - a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare - solidifying the growing healthcare collaboration between the two nations. According to a release, in line with this initiative, the State Trading Organization Plc (STO) - a Government of Maldives enterprise responsible for the import and distribution of essential goods - has signed a strategic agreement with HLL under India's Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), a government initiative aimed at providing affordable, high-quality medicines to the public. This partnership ensures a continuous and affordable supply of essential medicines to every corner of the Maldives. As per the release, over the past year, the Maldives' health system has faced challenges with frequent stock-outs of vital pharmaceuticals, disrupting patient care and placing significant strain on Aasandha, the national health insurance scheme. Emergency imports restored 99 percent of the availability of essential medicines by April, but short-term solutions alone cannot ensure sustainable access. This agreement with HLL turns emergency relief into a permanent supply solution. According to HLL has proven to be a dependable partner during past crises. During the COVID-19 pandemic, HLL supplied critical medical supplies to the Maldives, demonstrating its capacity to quickly and efficiently manage large-scale exports. This history of collaboration gives STO confidence that HLL can meet both current and future needs. By linking with HLL's extensive Janaushadhi network, which provides over 2,000 quality-assured generics and 300 surgical items, the Maldives taps into one of the world's most efficient pharmaceutical supply chains. (ANI)
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
India and Maldives strengthen healthcare partnership
Thiruvananthapuram: In a crucial association, India has committed its support to the Maldives by ensuring the supply of essential medicines through HLL Lifecare Limited - a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, solidifying the growing healthcare collaboration between the two nations. In line with this initiative, the State Trading Organization Plc (STO) - a Government of Maldives enterprise responsible for the import and distribution of essential goods - has signed a strategic agreement with HLL under India's Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), a government initiative aimed at providing affordable, high-quality medicines to the public. This partnership ensures a continuous and affordable supply of essential medicines to every corner of the Maldives. Over the past year, the Maldives' health system has faced challenges with frequent stock-outs of vital pharmaceuticals, disrupting patient care and placing significant strain on Aasandha, the national health insurance scheme. Emergency imports restored 99 per cent of the availability of essential medicines by April, but short-term solutions alone cannot ensure sustainable access. This agreement with HLL turns emergency relief into a permanent supply solution. HLL has proven to be a dependable partner during past crises. During the COVID-19 pandemic, HLL supplied critical medical supplies to the Maldives, demonstrating its capacity to quickly and efficiently manage large-scale exports. This history of collaboration gives STO confidence that HLL can meet both current and future needs. By linking with HLL's extensive Janaushadhi network, which provides over 2,000 quality-assured generics and 300 surgical items, the Maldives taps into one of the world's most efficient pharmaceutical supply chains. Established in 1966 and with its headquarters in the state capital city, HLL has come a long way as part of the implementation of the Family Planning Programme under the Ministry of Health & Family welfare and a contraceptive making company, it is now a total healthcare company and in its growth trajectory, it has won numerous accolades not only from the government but at international level too. Currently, there are close to 10,000 employees in various categories at HLL, which include 3,900 direct employees and the rest comprises contract third-party and laboratory staff. The HLL have, by now, supplied medical devices to various medical institutions in 29 states and seven Union Territories. It ended the previous fiscal with a turnover of Rs 5,081 crore and had a profit of Rs 112 crore.
India Gazette
08-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
BHISHM portable modular hospitals enroute to Jammu for emergency situation
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): BHISHM Cubes will be deployed at the borders of Jammu and Kashmir under the Government of India's Aarogya Maitri project, officials said on Thursday. 'HLL life care Ltd. (HLL) a CPSE under Union Health Ministry is the nodal agency for the procurement and deployment of Aarogya Maitri Cube for the Ministry of Health. The team of respective medical institutes after receiving training by the team lead by HLL will be deployed at borders of Jammu and Kashmir for the Aarogya Mandir modular emergency hospital,' said AVM Dr Tanmoy Roy, HLL Lifecare. The BHISHM Cubes which are tailored to treat up to 200 casualties, emphasizing rapid response and comprehensive care. The BHISHM Cube is equipped with several innovative tools designed to enhance disaster response and medical support during emergencies will be deployed at Jammu and Kashmir borders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new 'Aarogya Maitri' project under which India will provide essential medical supplies to countries affected by natural disasters or humanitarian crises. BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri) cubes under AAROGYA MAITRI PROJECT developed and manufactured in India, this portable hospital represents a significant advancement in emergency medical response and disaster management capabilities. BHISHM Cubes are tailored to treat up to 200 casualties, emphasizing rapid response and comprehensive care. The BHISHM Cube is equipped with several innovative tools designed to enhance disaster response and medical support during emergencies. These cubes are Innovatively designed, compact, portable, and easy to deploy in diverse terrains and war situations. Equipped with modular units that offer facilities like surgical care, emergency treatment, and resource independence (e.g., generating power and oxygen). It is through indigenously designed and is made up of 72 detachable manicures support system. The portable hospital can handle gunshots, burns, head, spinal cord, chest and other 200 types of injuries. It can treat more than 200 patients. 'These kits are capable of handling 200 casualties, 40 bullet injures, head injuries, abdominal injuries and 200 other injuries,' said AVM (Rtd) Dr Tanmoy Roy 'We have trained almost 300-400 doctors in few days of time for using the cubes, this training was given off-line as well as online,' he added These portable 200 bedded hospitals will include pain relief kit, antibiotic kit, nasal bleed kit, limb amputation kit, major limb bleed kit, minor bleed kit, eye injury dressing kit, needle decompression kit, etc. (ANI)
