The Covid-19 pandemic is a social and an economic crisis just as much as it is a health one – its repercussions, severe and far-reaching, are being felt across the world. KNRF has been actively involved in the fight against COVID-19 by organising vaccination drives, relief camps, free kit distribution camps and free medical check up camps across Bangalore

Along with COVID 19, Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) too has ravaged the country in the recent months, by proving to be an 'Epidemic within a Pandemic'. More than 30,000 people have been affected by this rare fungal infection with high morbidity and mortality rates. This infection has been affecting COVID patients who are also Diabetics or on steroids. In Karnataka, cases have spiked by over 50% in just about a week and over 2000 cases have been reported. Antifungal treatment for Mucormycosis is expensive and many patients need to also undergo surgical procedures to clear the disease. KNRF has initiated the creation of a separate fund for Mucormycosis to help the patients below poverty line to meet their treatment needs.

Dr. Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao, Vice President of KNRF has been at the forefront in engaging with various Governmental agencies right from the beginning of the Pandemic. He has provided vital inputs to the COVID Task Force, and the Health Ministry of the Government of Karnataka and also the Government of India. As a member of the Mucormycosis Committee and the Advisory Committee to the COVID task force, GoK, his recommendations have been accepted and incorporated into several Government orders and notifications.

The philosopher Peter Singer’s now famous “drowning child” thought experiment gets at this disconnect between desire and action: Imagine you are walking by a pond on your way to work or school, and you see a drowning child. You can jump in and rescue the child, but you would ruin your clothes in the process. Do you save the child?

It brings us great joy and pride, to inform you all that Kishore & Nirmala Rao Foundation has partnered with Vijaya Karnataka for the “VK KANNADA HABBA” - one of its kind cultural festival to promote "Kannada" language and culture among everyone in the society. This auspicious program was inaugurated by our Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Basavaraj Bommai, KANTARA movie fame actor-director Shri Rishab Shetty, Silver screen star of JOTHEJOTHEYALI fame, & son-in-law of Sandalwood megastar Dr. Vishnuvardhan actor Shri Anirudh, DIA movie fame actress Khushi Ravi, Sr. writer Shree H.S Venkateshmurthy, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor of Bengaluru City University Prof. Lingaraja Gandhi, Dr. Murugesh Nirani, Minister of Large & Medium Industries, Executive Director of DS Max property Mr. S.P Dayanand, Head of Ad6 Advertising Ms. K Vijaya Kala, Head of Parishrama NEET Academy Mr. Pradeep Eshwar.

Kishore & Nirmala Rao Foundation in association with Apollo Spectra Hospitals. Koramangala organized a FREE medical check-up focused on ENT & Orthopedic consultations at Uday Mansion, Koramangala. General tests like Blood Pressure assessment, Random Blood Sugar test were also conducted. The camp was successfully executed with other 80 consultations for the employees of Meeden Labs.

Kishore & Nirmala Rao Foundation in association with Apollo Spectra Hospitals. Koramangala organized a FREE medical check-up focused on ENT & Orthopedic consultations at Uday Mansion, Koramangala. General tests like Blood Pressure assessment, Random Blood Sugar test were also conducted. The camp was successfully executed with other 80 consultations for the employees of Meeden Labs.

Kishore & Nirmala Rao Foundation in association with Bangalore Hearing and Implant Institute had organized a FREE ENT & Hearing Camp on the special occasion of World Hearing Day at Shishu Mandir, Bangalore. The medical camp was successfully executed by consulting over 200 underprivileged children and a few associated staff and helpers. During the 8 hours long camp, our team ensured that all the children were put through ENT-Audiology screening and Individual health assessments has been carried out.

Kishore & Nirmala Rao Foundation in association with Bangalore Hearing and Implant Institute had organized a FREE ENT & Hearing Camp on the special occasion of World Hearing Day at Shishu Mandir, Bangalore. The medical camp was successfully executed by consulting over 200 underprivileged children and a few associated staff and helpers. During the 8 hours long camp, our team ensured that all the children were put through ENT-Audiology screening and Individual health assessments has been carried out.

Kishore & Nirmala Rao Foundation with Nava Bangaluru Foundation has come up with the Free medical camp under the Health For Humanity project for the residents of Ejipura, targeted at the most underprivilaged section of the society where people have very limited access to the healthcare facilities. The Medical camp provides the services like Covide-19 awareness program, Head Neck and Skull Base cancer screenings, Ear Nose Throat Examination, Dental checkups, Evaluation of Sleep disorders and more.

Mask. Gloves. Hand Sanitizer. Face Shield. We wouldn't dream of leaving our house without these 'essentials', but not everyone realises the severity of the situation. Aiming to spread awareness, Kishore Chandra Prasad Research Foundation organised a 'COVID Care Package' distribution camp at Koramangala where we distributed safety kits with masks, gloves, sanitizers, and face shields and spread awareness on the importance of following safety guidelines and maintaining personal hygiene, doing our bit in the collective fight against the global pandemic.

This medical camp was set up with a sacred aim to bring awareness amongst the deprived population of the country who have no access to basic healthcare services or knowledge about the diseases people suffer from.So this medical camp was setup to provide free medical advice, medicines for unfortunate people and refer for specialized treatment or surgery, whenever it is required. Also adding on, this camp make sure that people get right healthcare at the right time and to see the doctors early enough before a small health problem turns serious.