present. Dr. Sanjeev Kumar thanked all the staff members for their contribution towards donation of Rs. 74 Lacs for Covid-19 and wished many happy returns of the day to Hon. Ranjeet Deshmukh All the staff of NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital, and other employees of Institutes of VSPMAHE contributed towards the noble cause. 190 beds of Lata Mangeshkar Hospital, Digdoh are reserved for COVID patients. It has 11 ICU beds. All the doctors, nurses, attendants and other staff are confidently providing their invaluable services to the patients in this difficult situation. Hon. Working Chairman Dr. Ashish Deshmukh asserted “We have to defeat CORONA, we will succeed”.
The Dean of NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital, Dr. Kajal Mitra gave the introductory speech. He narrated the history of VSPM AHE and emphasized on the charity work done by the hospital. At this time, the founder of the organization, Dr. Bhausaheb Bhoge, Vice Chairman Dr. Subhash Deshmukh, Secretary Shri. Shailesh Chalkhor, Joint Secretary (Cdr) Dr. Natarajan Kumar, Vice Dean Dr. V. R. Thombare, Director (HA) Dr. Vikas Dhanorkar, Medical Superintendent Dr. U. J. Anekar, Dean of VSPM Dental College Dr. Usha Radke and other dignitaries were present. The event was held in compliance with social distancing norms.