Fortis Bannerghatta brings together Covid Survivors to share stories of recovery & hope!

Fortis Bannerghatta brings together Covid Survivors to share stories of recovery & hope!

Bengaluru, Feb 25, 2022: To commemorate the journey of covid recovered patients, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road today conducted a patient support group program, “Aasha”. As part of the event, “Aasha- Life after Covid- A journey of recovery”, patients who were admitted and treated for covidat the hospital,over the past two years shared their experiences of undergoing treatment and successful recovery from Covid-19. During the event, an interactive session was conducted with the senior clinicians, which was followed by a training session for breathing exercises and a yoga session. Around 50 covid recovered patients and their caregivers came forward to share their experiences about their journey of recovery and life post Covid-19.

Aasha is a patient support group program initiated by Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road in February 2021 to celebrate the courage and willpower of patients who have successfully recovered from various clinical conditions at the hospital.

Dr. Pruthu Narendra Dhekane, Consultant, Infectious Diseases, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, said, “Happy to see these covid recovered patients leading a normal life today. We all have witnessed how covid-19 has impacted our lives during all three waves. Many of these patients had been admitted to Covid ICU and have shown amazing courage to beat Covid-19. It was a very challenging situation both for doctors and the patients as they were very sick and away from their loved ones. Doctors and nurses have tried their best to deliver the best treatment and care for their speedy recovery. As we meet these patients today, we feel glad that they can see our faces and recognize us as we were completely covered in PPEs.”

About Fortis Healthcare Limited

Fortis Healthcare Limited – an IHH Healthcare Berhad Company – is a leading integrated healthcare services provider in India. It is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the country with 27 healthcare facilities (including projects under development), 4100 operational beds and over 419 diagnostics centres (including JVs). Fortis is present in India, United Arab Emirates (UAE) & Sri Lanka. The Company is listed on the BSE Ltd and National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India. It draws strength from its partnership with global major and parent company, IHH, to build upon its culture of world-class patient care and superlative clinical excellence. Fortis employs 23,000 people (including SRL) who share its vision of becoming the world’s most trusted healthcare network. Fortis offers a full spectrum of integrated healthcare services ranging from clinics to quaternary care facilities and a wide range of ancillary services.