Biocon Foundation & Department of Medical, Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Karnataka Collaborate to Set Up Smart eLAJ Clinics in Karnataka

Bengaluru, February 10, 2017: Biocon Foundation, the CSR arm of Asia’s premier biopharmaceuticals company, Biocon, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Health & Family Welfare of Karnataka to establish eLAJ smart clinics in 15 Primary Healthcare Centres across six districts in Karnataka.

eLAJ clinics are technology-enabled, smart clinics equipped with multi-parameter monitoring device developed by PacketBIO, the technology partner of Biocon Foundation, which enables multiple diagnostic tests and generation of electronic medical records (EMRs) of patients. The eLAJ model has been designed to deliver data-based healthcare on the basis of socio-demographic and health indicators obtained from community-based screenings. This innovative health delivery model will facilitate effective preventive and primary healthcare intervention in the rural areas of Karnataka for the benefit of communities with poor access to quality healthcare.

Mr. K.R. Ramesh Kumar, Minister for Medical, Health and Family Welfare along with Ms Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Founder, Biocon Foundation, inaugurated the first eLAJ smart clinic under this collaboration at Mallathahalli today. The Government of Karnataka and Biocon Foundation are focused on building a scalable and sustainable healthcare model that will make affordable healthcare accessible to rural communities.

Speaking on the launch, Mr. K. R. Ramesh Kumar, Hon’ble Minister, Medical, Health & Family Welfare Dept., Govt. of Karnataka stated, “Through this collaboration with Biocon Foundation, we aim to address the myriad healthcare challenges associated with poor public health infrastructure. I strongly believe technology can help transform the public healthcare scenario in India, particularly in rural and remote areas of our state.”

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson and Managing Director, Biocon said, “Biocon Foundation is pleased to partner with the Govt. of Karnataka to enable data based healthcare delivery to the people of the state through eLAJ smart clinics. We aim to strengthen the present public healthcare system in Karnataka by providing solutions around primary & secondary healthcare with effective use of technology. Biocon Foundation is recognized widely for implementing innovative healthcare models to create a sustainable health ecosystem. By joining hands with the government, we aspire to benefit many more villages in Karnataka through the eLAJ model that combines good infrastructure, latest technology and the best available medical expertise.”

Dr. Shalini Rajneesh, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka; Shri Subodh Yadav, IAS, Commissioner, Health, Family Welfare & AYUSH Services, Government of Karnataka and Dr. Rathan Kelkar, IAS, Mission Director, National Health Mission, Government of Karnataka were the eminent guests present at the inauguration.

Biocon Foundation and its partner, PacketBIO, will provide training to government doctors at the Primary Health Centres and enable them to run the clinics optimally. In addition, Biocon Foundation will employ more than 30 technicians to support data entry and laboratory services.

Corporate Comm India(CCI Newswire)