Biocon, Asia’s premier biotechnology company, has kicked off a series of patient outreach programs to mark a Decade of Excellence in Affordable Insulin Therapy, through which it has been touching the lives of lakhs of diabetic patients. Biocon was an early pioneer in the development of generic recombinant human Insulin (rh-lnsulin) and introduced it to patients in India in 2004.
As a part of the initiative, special programs like health camps for senior citizens are being organized in several cities across India. In Bangalore, over 40 senior citizens underwent a comprehensive free health check-up. The camp held cardio-diabetic screening, health & eye checkups followed by doctor consultations and a session on diabetes awareness.
The company’s engagement with the senior citizens who underwent screening at the health camp will extend to subsidized/free lifetime medication (oral cardio, anti-diabetics & insulins) and distribution of free optical devices.
The health camp was organized as a part of Biocon’s efforts to improve the quality of life of patients, especially the less privileged & neglected members of society who deserve that extra attention and care in the advancing years.
