Tata Chemicals Magadi Waives Hospital Charges for The Community

Tata Chemicals Magadi Company has responded to current challenges brought about by the drought in Magadi and its environs with a waiver on medical services for the community. 

The waiver is extended to children five years and below, expectant mothers, newborn babies, new mothers (0-6 months of delivery) from now until the end of December 2022. The company may consider an extension of the offer dependent upon the situation on the ground at of December 2022. 

Our support and solidarity with the community as they go through the challenges brought about by the biting drought will enable them to spare their hard-earned income for the other needs of the family. 

The company managing director Mr. Subodh Srivastav had this to say; “We have found this necessary to cushion the communities from the medical expenses they need during these hard times at the Tata Chemicals Magadi Hospital. We are delighted that we can make a direct contribution to keep the children, their mothers and family healthy through the period of the drought.”

The members of the four group ranches are highly encouraged to comply with the ongoing biometric registration to enjoy these waivers at the hospital.

Magadi Soda Hospital, supported by Tata Chemicals Magadi, is the only hospital within an area of an 80km radius and has a wide catchment area with a population of about 30,000 people. The level four hospital has 55-beds and strives to provide much-needed health care services to both employees and the surrounding community. The hospital provides subsidized health care to the community and supports other health centres in the area.

For more information about Tata Chemicals Magadi’s commitment to helping communities in Kenya, visit https://www.tatachemicals.com/Operations/Magadi/About-us-Magadi/Sustainability-Magadi