The government primary health center in Kerala’s Vajakkad, which was destroyed in the 2018 floods, was rebuilt last month with funding support. Dr. Shamshir Vayali – An NRI Entrepreneur who belongs to South Indian State.
The founder, chairman and managing director of Vayil is VPS Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries as well as India.
Speaking on the community involvement in the project, he said, “We wanted all the members of the community to be a part of the initiative. Experts from various fields along with the local population came together to make this effort a success.”
The Speaker said, “The participation and participation of people from different walks of life including the best minds IIT-Madras and Government Engineering College, Thrissur has added value to the project and the result is visible. The credit for the success of the project also goes to those people who are selflessly associated with us.”
15,000 square feet. family health center – Renovated at a cost of Rs 10 crore – is the first of its kind in the country to promote the concept of total health and wellness. The building is eco-friendly and energy efficient, has an open gym and a play area for children, and is disabled-friendly.
“While businesses must build critical mass and increase revenue, they must also play an integral role in facilitating transformative changes in society. I believe that when you give, you grow, and This philosophy is an integral part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activities of VPS Healthcare. We take great pride in our community-focused initiatives that improve people’s lives,” added Vayil TIMESOFINDIA.com.
District Medical Officer Dr K Sakina said, “Vazhakkad is home to common people, who depended on the primary health center for their regular medical check-ups and needs.” About 75,000 people attended the facility annually. Now renamed as Family Health Centre, it is expected to see about 200,000 patients a year.
VPS Healthcare is an integrated healthcare provider with 24 operational hospitals, over 125 health centers and medical support services spread across the GCC and India. It also runs one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturing plants in Dubai and operates retail pharmacies in Abu Dhabi.
“We have a truly global workforce that includes over 13,000 people from 78 nationalities. Many Indians work in our hospitals and other companies with varying levels of experience. We have doctors, nurses, support staff and in administrative roles. The working Indians are officers,” Vayil said.
The group is involved in several initiatives which reflect the responsibility towards the society. During the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, VPS Healthcare supported the state government by supplying medicine and safety equipment worth Rs 2 crore. In 2010, jobs and education assistance were offered to the families of plane crash victims in Mangalore. Prosthetic limbs and wheelchairs have also been donated to the differently-abled in Kerala.
“The desire to give back to society is at the heart of all our philanthropic endeavors. We aim to create a positive social impact through our CSR and charity initiatives in the GCC as well as in India. Our work in disaster response has changed lives of people. touched. Many,” said Vayal. In 2018, when devastating floods wreaked havoc in Kerala, he helped the state government by sending 100 tonnes of medicines and relief material worth Rs 12 crore through a special aircraft.
Rebuilding the primary health center at Vazhakkad is part of the next phase, in response to Kerala’s rebuilding initiative.
Vayil lives in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), but his parents and extended family are in Kerala. “Before the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world as we know it, I used to travel to India at least once a month to visit my family as well as attend business and board meetings. Today, I travel less because most business meetings have gone online,” he said.
With the easing of restrictions, he has resumed travel to India and other countries. His most recent visit to India was in February 2021 to discuss the voting rights of NRIs with the Chief Election Commissioner, an issue that is close to his heart.
The founder, chairman and managing director of Vayil is VPS Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries as well as India.
Speaking on the community involvement in the project, he said, “We wanted all the members of the community to be a part of the initiative. Experts from various fields along with the local population came together to make this effort a success.”
The Speaker said, “The participation and participation of people from different walks of life including the best minds IIT-Madras and Government Engineering College, Thrissur has added value to the project and the result is visible. The credit for the success of the project also goes to those people who are selflessly associated with us.”
15,000 square feet. family health center – Renovated at a cost of Rs 10 crore – is the first of its kind in the country to promote the concept of total health and wellness. The building is eco-friendly and energy efficient, has an open gym and a play area for children, and is disabled-friendly.
“While businesses must build critical mass and increase revenue, they must also play an integral role in facilitating transformative changes in society. I believe that when you give, you grow, and This philosophy is an integral part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activities of VPS Healthcare. We take great pride in our community-focused initiatives that improve people’s lives,” added Vayil TIMESOFINDIA.com.
District Medical Officer Dr K Sakina said, “Vazhakkad is home to common people, who depended on the primary health center for their regular medical check-ups and needs.” About 75,000 people attended the facility annually. Now renamed as Family Health Centre, it is expected to see about 200,000 patients a year.
VPS Healthcare is an integrated healthcare provider with 24 operational hospitals, over 125 health centers and medical support services spread across the GCC and India. It also runs one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturing plants in Dubai and operates retail pharmacies in Abu Dhabi.
“We have a truly global workforce that includes over 13,000 people from 78 nationalities. Many Indians work in our hospitals and other companies with varying levels of experience. We have doctors, nurses, support staff and in administrative roles. The working Indians are officers,” Vayil said.
The group is involved in several initiatives which reflect the responsibility towards the society. During the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, VPS Healthcare supported the state government by supplying medicine and safety equipment worth Rs 2 crore. In 2010, jobs and education assistance were offered to the families of plane crash victims in Mangalore. Prosthetic limbs and wheelchairs have also been donated to the differently-abled in Kerala.
“The desire to give back to society is at the heart of all our philanthropic endeavors. We aim to create a positive social impact through our CSR and charity initiatives in the GCC as well as in India. Our work in disaster response has changed lives of people. touched. Many,” said Vayal. In 2018, when devastating floods wreaked havoc in Kerala, he helped the state government by sending 100 tonnes of medicines and relief material worth Rs 12 crore through a special aircraft.
Rebuilding the primary health center at Vazhakkad is part of the next phase, in response to Kerala’s rebuilding initiative.
Vayil lives in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), but his parents and extended family are in Kerala. “Before the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world as we know it, I used to travel to India at least once a month to visit my family as well as attend business and board meetings. Today, I travel less because most business meetings have gone online,” he said.
With the easing of restrictions, he has resumed travel to India and other countries. His most recent visit to India was in February 2021 to discuss the voting rights of NRIs with the Chief Election Commissioner, an issue that is close to his heart.
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