Jyoti Bikash Bank, through its CSR initiatives, has distributed Baby Warmer machines to 38 governmental and community hospitals across the country, benefiting over 6000 infants during childbirth.
These Nyano Nani Baby Warmers, domestically produced by the National Innovation Center led by Dr. Mahabir Pun, were made possible through the “Hamro Bikash Prabardhan Kosh,” a fund established by Jyoti Bikash Bank to support CSR activities. Baby Warmers, crucial for maintaining newborns’ correct body temperature, particularly in cases of Hypothermia, have been donated to 38 different communities and government hospitals, totaling 38 warmers valued at 32 lakh rupees.
In 2077, marking its 12th anniversary, the bank announced a collaboration with the National Innovation Center. The phased distribution included 10 Nyano baby warmers in the first phase, 13 in the second, and 15 in the third, making a total of 38 Nyano baby warmers over three and a half years. The initial goal of partnering with the National Innovation Center was to benefit hospitals and delivery cases, while also fostering the skills of youth to ideate and manufacture such equipment domestically.
The financial support from Jyoti Bikash Bank to the National Innovation Center has played a crucial role in scaling up the production of the equipment, which initially started as a successful demo. Recognizing that Hypothermia is a leading cause of newborn deaths in Nepal, this collaborative project directly addresses the issue by preventing temperature-related complications during pregnancy and after childbirth.
Jyoti Bikash Bank has distributed Baby Warmer machines to 38 different governmental and community hospitals throughout the country as part of the Bank’s CSR activities, which has benefitted more than 6000 infants during birth.
In the first phase, the bank distributed the baby warmes in Kapilvastu Community Hospital in Kapilvastu, Madhyabindu District Hospital in Nawalpur, Mahakali Zonal Hospital in Kanchanpur, Pyuthan District Hospital in Pyuthan, Primary Health Center in Mahottari, Amda Hospital in Jhapa, District Hospital in Khotang, Samari health post in Nuwakot, Beni Hospital in Myagdi and Burtibang Primary Health Center in Baglung.
In the second phase baby warmers were distributed in Lipanibirta Health post in Parwanipur, Hetauda Hospital in Hetauda, Betini Community Health post in Phaparbari, Chandranigahpur Hospital in Chandranigahpur, Inaruwa in Sunsari Hospitals, Chiuridanda Health Chowki in Khotang, Kalpavriksha Health post in Sindhuli, Bhingri Primary Health Center in Pyuthan, Mahadevpuri Health Chowki in Banke, District Hospital in Bardia, Health Service Office in Jajarkot, Deurali Primary Health Center in Nuwakot and Shishuwa Hospital in Kaski.
In the third phase, the bank will provide services to Baksila Health Chowki in Khotang, Okhaldhunga Community Hospital in Okhaldhunga, District Hospital in Ilam, Khairhani Nagar Hospital in Chitwan, Tharpu Health Chowki in Tanahun, Baghoda Hospital in Chitwan, Dodhara Primary Health Center in Kanchanpur, Sisahnia Health Post in Dang, Harnaiya Health Post in Rupandehi, Pheta Health Post in Bara, Mahakali Health Post in Nuwakot, Abukhareni Hospital in Tanahun, Nepal Family Planning Association Health Center in Itahari, Khadgbhanjyang Health Post in Nuwakot and Zarbutya Health Post in Surkhet Zarbutya Health Post.
Jyoti Bikash Bank is highly oriented towards conducting substantial CSR activities that add value to different dimensions of society. Currently, the Bank has extended its banking services through 121 branch offices, 3 extension counters, and 75 ATMs.