Treatment · Prevention · Care
Our story
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Worked at the grassroots level to bring relief and hope to kidney disease patients.
02
Expanded prevention and awareness through kidney screening camps, public awareness programmes, health education in schools and community outreach.
03
Supported patients with dialysis, medicines, kidney biopsies, AV fistula surgeries, dialysis catheter procedures, kidney transplants and other treatment needs.
04
Extended support beyond treatment through two guest houses for patients travelling for care, along with food, grocery, counselling and practical support.
OUR VISION
Protect kidneys, prevent kidney failure and promote equitable, timely and compassionate care for kidney disease patients.
OUR MISSION
Ensure kidney patients have affordable access to dialysis, transplants, medicines and kidney disease-related surgeries.
Help patients and families cope with the challenges of kidney disease through timely counselling and emotional support.
Raise awareness about kidney health through educational programmes and community outreach.
Support early detection of kidney disease and its main precursors, including hypertension, diabetes and obesity, through screening camps.
Collaborate with hospitals, NGOs and CSR partners to expand healthcare access for kidney disease patients.
TRUSTEES
Director, Institute of Nephrology, Kauvery Hospital
Dr. Krishna Kishore Chennu Reddy
Director, Institute of Nephrology, Kauvery Hospital
Dr. K. Krishna Reddy
Consultant Nephrologist, Manipal Hospital
Abhishek Pachisia
Chartered Accountant
Vignesh R V
Assistant Manager, Nephrology, Kauvery Hospital
Sandhya Vasanthakumar
Teacher
MANAGER, COUNSELLOR, WARDEN — ALL IN ONE
There were many new initiatives that we implemented in 2024. We brought Mrs. Soma Kundu on board as a dedicated person to multitask and take full responsibility for the activities of the Trust. She serves as our Manager, Counsellor, Warden and much more—all in one. Her dedication, commitment and compassion have been one of the driving forces behind our growth in 2024.
— Dr. Rammohan S. Bhat, Founder Trustee
OUR JOURNEY THROUGH THE YEARS
2020–2022
The Trust began supporting kidney patients in January 2020. In the initial years, its help was limited, with a total of ₹4,53,802 spent to help kidney disease patients meet hospital expenses and obtain life-saving medications.
2023
In 2023, financial support increased to ₹3,10,721, supported by donor contributions. Assistance during the year included life-saving dialysis, kidney biopsy, dialysis catheter procedures, life-saving medications and subsidised medicines or medical equipment.
2024
2024 marked a year of growth, with new initiatives across patient support, counselling, screening programmes, food support, education support, community outreach and volunteer support. Total financial outgoing for the year was ₹5,32,301.
HOSPITAL COLLABORATIONS
Kauvery Hospital
Electronic City
The Trust runs a charitable dialysis unit at Kauvery Hospital, Electronic City, where patients can undergo re-use dialysis at a subsidised cost of ₹1,000 per session. The Trust bears the remaining cost of ₹300 per patient. Currently, around 14 patients receive support through this programme.
Oxford Hospital
Attibele
The Trust sponsors three patients at Oxford Hospital, Attibele, by supporting one dialysis session per week for each patient and providing free monthly haemoglobin and iron injections.
Sipani Health Care and Dialysis Unit
Near Chandapura
The Trust fully sponsors one patient at Sipani Dialysis Unit near Chandapura and bears the entire dialysis cost. The unit provides dialysis at a highly subsidised rate and also offers pick-up and drop-off facilities from the main road.
Sri Sri Hospital
Kanakapura
From July 2024 to June 2026, the Trust sponsored two patients undergoing regular dialysis at Sri Sri Hospital, Kanakapura. The Trust supported 50% of their total monthly dialysis expenses, amounting to approximately ₹18,000 per month.
At present, the Trust does not sponsor any patient's dialysis at this hospital. It continues to support financially needy patients by providing free iron and haemoglobin injections.
Vijayshree Hospital
Jigani
Ramkrishna Charitable Trust has partnered with Vijayshree Hospital, Jigani, to strengthen and develop its dialysis facility and make dialysis more accessible and affordable for patients.
The Trust has invested approximately ₹20 lakh towards the development of the dialysis facility, including dialysis machines, an RO water plant and the required interior work. The hospital provides the necessary staff, maintenance and other operational support.
AWARENESS, RELIEF & SUPPORT
Awareness, Relief and Support
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Community Health Awareness Programmes
Ramkrishna Charitable Trust believes that awareness is the first step towards prevention. Through regular health education programmes in schools, villages and community centres, the Trust has educated students, parents and community members about kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, organ donation and healthy lifestyle practices.
These interactive sessions encourage early screening, healthy habits and timely medical consultation, helping prevent chronic diseases before they become life-threatening.
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Doctors share information and practical guidance on kidney health, prevention and care.
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26,144
People screened in May 2024
Throughout May 2024, Ramkrishna Charitable Trust, in association with Kauvery Hospital, Electronic City, took preventive healthcare beyond hospital walls to apartments, hotels, factories, workplaces, malls, bus stands, old-age homes and communities across Bengaluru and beyond, including Chikkaballapur.
A total of 26,144 people were screened during the month for blood pressure, height, weight, BMI and blood sugar.
The month-long programme concluded with a World Hypertension Month Walkathon on 2 June 2024, along with Zumba, awareness activities, fun activities and recognition of nurses and volunteers.
04
Following May Measurement Month, which screened around 26,144 people, Kauvery Hospital, in association with Ramkrishna Charitable Trust, organised a Walkathon to celebrate the achievement and honour the nursing staff and volunteers who made it possible.
The event brought participants together for a walk, a free Zumba session and breakfast, promoting fitness and a healthy lifestyle. It concluded with a felicitation ceremony, recognising the dedication and teamwork behind the campaign with trophies and tokens of appreciation.
05
We celebrated World Kidney Day 2025 with a felicitation ceremony honouring women kidney donors who took the immensely brave step of donating their organs to save the lives of their dear ones.
These women, as mothers, wives, sisters and daughters, put the lives of their loved ones before their own and made a selfless decision to give them a second chance at life. The ceremony recognised their courage and sacrifice and aimed to inspire more people to consider organ donation.
06
COVID-19 Relief Activities
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ramkrishna Charitable Trust extended immediate support to vulnerable families affected by lockdowns and loss of livelihood.
Relief activities included the distribution of rice, pulses, essential groceries and food packets.
07
Patient Guest Houses
The Trust has rented two 1BHK flats near the back side of Kauvery Hospital to serve as guest houses for patients who come from far away for treatment and face difficulty arranging accommodation in Bengaluru.
The fully furnished guest houses support patients for the duration of their treatment, which may range from a few days to several weeks or months. The houses include the basic facilities required by patients, including a fully functional kitchen.
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Patient &
Hospital Support
The Trust supports patients beyond dialysis by providing essential medicines, medical support and grocery assistance where needed.
Source material documents free medicines provided to patients and in hospitals, grocery support for patients, and direct support through hospital-based programmes.
The Trust’s 2024 initiatives also included patient counselling and emotional support, food support for patients and caregivers, education support to underprivileged children, and community outreach and volunteer support.
TOTAL FINANCES
2020–2022
₹4,53,802
2023
₹3,10,721
2024
₹5,32,301
2024 SPENDING BREAKDOWN
Support, in practical terms.
Guest houses
₹1,68,000
Dialysis assistance
₹64,860
Kidney transplant assistance
₹1,00,000
Outpatient investigations & inpatient care
₹1,19,000
Medicines & medical equipment
₹1,00,441
TESTIMONIALS
I came to Rammohan Sir with my father. I am from West Bengal.
The Trust has helped me a lot. I was given ₹5,000 by Ramakrishna Charitable Trust to get my father’s catheter fitted.
I am very grateful to everyone at the Trust. My father was admitted to Kauvery Hospital, and the Trust also arranged a place for us to stay.
I am very grateful to the Trust.
Partha Saha
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I am Keethi working in Kauvery hospital as staff nurse.
My baby got admitted in Kauvery Hospital for 2 days. Since I have financial difficulties and could not pay the full amount of the bill so I went to Ramkrishna Charitable Trust.
They helped me by paying a part of my bill. I thank all the members of the Trust for helping me.
I am happy that they helped me.
Keerthi
To the Members of Ramakrishna Charitable Trust, my heartfelt thanks.
My name is Shivraj. Because of financial hardship, I was able to get dialysis only once a week. On this occasion, the members of Ramakrishna Charitable Trust helped me and enabled me to get dialysis regularly and without any hardship. Because of this, my financial problem was also resolved to a great extent.
My heartfelt gratitude and thanks to all the members of Ramakrishna Charitable Trust who helped me get dialysis.
Shiv Raj
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I am very thankful to you for helping us by providing the tunnel catheter for free. It helps lots of people who are not able to afford it.
Once again, thank you. This procedure has been done at Kauvery Hospital.
Yasmeen
I am Bandhavya N. suffering from nephritis, and on MMF + steroids. I am unable to afford MMF for a long time. In the meanwhile, the trust (Ramkrishna Charitable Trust) came forward to help me out to get MMF. I am very thankful for the trust.
Bandhavya N.
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Getting help from the rama Krishna trust.
50% financial assistance was provided by the rama Krishna trust for my mother’s dialysis treatment. My family and I are very thankful for this trust.
Narasimha P.
I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the generous medical financial support that you have extended to me during a challenging period of my life.
Your support has not only eased the financial strain but has also provided me with the peace of mind to focus on my recovery and well-being. Your act of compassion has reminded me of the importance of community and has inspired me to pay it forward whenever possible.
Sangeetha V.M.
Myself Indhumathi, daughter of Mrs. T. Usha. We have been undergoing a severe financial crisis due to my mother's health illness. I was unable to pay my complete bill amount; I informed Dr. Ram Mohan Sir regarding my situation. He and the Management supported me to pay my bill with concession.
Thank you so much for helping me. Thank you, Ram Sir and Krishna Kishor Sir. I'll be forever grateful for your support.
Indumathi
I am Sabin. I offer my heartfelt thanks to everyone at Ramakrishna Charitable Trust.
They got my dialysis catheter done for me at a very low cost. They also let us stay in a house. Because they gave so many facilities and so much support, we were able to travel from far away and get the treatment done.
I hope they can keep extending a hand of help to many more people in this way.
Sabin
My heartfelt thanks to the entire team of Ramakrishna Charitable Trust, who helped me meet my medical expenses. With your invaluable help, I was able to pay my medical bill.
On this occasion, I offer my heartfelt gratitude to all the members of Ramakrishna Charitable Trust who supported me.
Gopal
My heartfelt thanks to the Trust members who arranged accommodation for me at the guest house behind Kaveri Hospital.
From there, I could easily travel to the hospital and other places, and my stay was extremely comfortable and peaceful.
Ravindra Gowda
For my earlier kidney treatment, the Trust provided about ₹10,000 and arranged for me to be treated on an OPD bed. Because of this, instead of spending a large amount of money, I was treated at a much lower cost.
For this, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to you.
Channamma
We are very grateful to Dr. Rammohan Sir, Dr. Krishna Kishore and team members, especially thanks to Mrs. Soma Madam for her kind hospitality and helping nature.
We stayed and got healthy in this house.
Wonderful experience we had.
Thanks to all your team.
Santosh
Respecting Our Patients’ Privacy
Some kidney patients prefer not to share their photographs because of the social stigma associated with kidney disease. We respect their privacy and their choice.
Mr. Syed Anees
Mr. H Ravi Kumar
Smt. Potramariyal
Smt. Savitha N
Mr. Durga Rao
Mr. Mahadev
Ms. Babita
Mr. Bimal Paria
Mr. Ravi
Mr. Deekshit