“Infant Mortality an increasing risk”. That’s a big question but nothing can be worse than this. India ranks 12th among 52 low income countries having highest mortality rate. Infant mortality {ie death of infants under the age of one year} rate is at a ratio of 39 infants per 1000 live births and its share […]
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Ekam EYA members
When Dr Sai tours the States, coast to coast to create new Ekam Chapters and meet and greet the others, it’s the young ones of the Ekam family that are the most excited. Our EYA.
"At EKAM, we have successfully identified the gaps (within existing healthcare system) which proved fatal so far specially with respect to Infant and Maternal mortality. Each weak spot is addressed very strategically with required necessary inputs and the outcome is always overwhelming!"
EKAM FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO THE HEALTHCARE OF NEONATES, CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND MOTHERS
EKAM Foundation is committed to the healthcare of neonates, children, adolescents and mothers from underprivileged communities. It happens through direct medical support and indirectly through community awareness, empowerment and participation. We complement the government health system and not replace it!
EKAM FOUNDATION
TYPE
Non-profit NGO
FOUNDER-TRUSTEE–EKAM FOUNDATION
Dr.Sailakshmi Balijepalli
STRATEGY
Complementing the government structure and not replacing it
SINCE
2009
HEADQUARTER
CHENNAI (India)
REGIONAL OFFICES
BANGALORE, RAIPUR, HYDERABAD
OUTREACH
INDIA, USA, UK, CANADA
KEYWORDS
24x7 helpline, community guidance, referrals to high end hospitals, live saving support, equipment maintenance
HOW EKAM SAVES A LIFE
COMMUNITY GUIDANCE
Identifying the patient cases within the under privileged communities through outreach and interaction
PATIENT CASE REFERRALS
This is about taking patients to high end hospitals if the situation demands so.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Our efforts are synergistic towards an all round community upliftment as well

EKAM FOUNDATION
is delighted to have
DR. B SOMARAJU (Padma Shri)
Chairman & MD
CARE HOSPITALS (INDIA)
as our goodwill ambassador!!
Dr. Somaraju, who is regarded as an institution in medical and social goodwill fraternity, has graced our whole campaign with his much needed support.
EKAM Blogs
Lack of Critical Childbirth Facilities in Hospitals Leads to Worst Pregnancy Related Complications.
Lack of critical childbirth facilities in hospitals leads to some of the worst pregnancy-related complications. Having a child gives a whole new perspective to life of every mother. But many mothers and infants die due to complications from childbirth. Maternal mortality rates are high in rural and sub urban areas compared to cities. We have […]
Maximum Cases of Maternal Death in India is From an Infectious Disease
Maximum cases of maternal death in India is from an infectious disease – hepatitis A and hepatitis E – Contribute to make our mothers healthy and strong. To create a healthy future generation we need healthy mothers. Maternal health plays a major part in it. There are many reasons such as high fees, poor infrastructure, […]
Million of Newborns Across India Need Your Caring Touch.
Million of newborns across India need your caring touch. Birth of every baby is a wonderful happening. It is the event of a life entering the external world from the uterine environment. The initial 4 weeks after child’s birth is called the neonatal period. It is the time for extensive care as it involves high […]
The Right to a Healthy Life – What Every Child Deserves
The right to a healthy life – what every child deserves. Children are the future of our society. Every child deserves a good physical, emotional and social environment for growth and well being. A healthy childhood is mandatory for a child to have a better start of life. A good health is what one needs to […]
More Than 50% of Infants Among The Urban Have a Dismal Chance of Survival.
More than 50% of infants among the urban poor have a dismal chance of survival – how can we change these dismal statistics Motherhood being the most fulfilling experience, infant deaths devastates its whole essence. These mortality rates reflect the quality of the society we are living in and its health care structures. Governance of […]
Every Plate of Food we waste is Probably an Entire Day’s Meal for a Needy Child.
Every plate of food we waste is probably an entire day’s meal for a needy child. Food is a basic requirement for every human for substance of life. Access to good food is a basic right. But, the hard truth is that, not everyone in our society is enjoying the luxury of food. There are […]
A Simple Immunization Schedule Can Save Infants Life.
A simple immunization schedule can save infants from more than a dozen of life threatening diseases – Make a difference where it matters the most Strengthen the foundation of a healthy childhood by supporting easy access to immunization where it matters a lot. Strengthen the foundation of a healthy childhood by supporting easy access to […]
Empowering Rural Women to Fight India’s Hunger
The Global Hunger Index 2019 concludes that—India has once again fallen from its previous ranks, among other countries. It has been tagged as a country with ‘serious’ levels of hunger. This is a significant concern for India, with many children dying due to hunger and poverty. Reports from UNICEF suggests that India is running through the worst phase of […]
High Neonatal Mortality Rates in Rural India: How Can We Help?
Neonatal Mortality Rate in India is among the highest in the world and skewed towards rural areas. Absence of trained workforce along with poor healthcare infrastructure is one of the significant hurdles in ensuring quality neonatal care. Recruiting and retaining trained workforce in rural areas is essential to improve the quality of Neonatal care services. […]
The Rural Education Framework in India—What Can Be Done to Change It?
If a country’s rural education division is working fine, it reflects on the complete economic state of the country. Let us see how we can upgrade the—‘Rural Education Scenario.’ There is no doubt that education plays a very crucial role in shaping an individual’s personality. As per the survey, India’s organized sector has only 36 million […]