Mumbai, Dec 23- Reaffirming its commitment to corporate social responsibility and inclusive community development, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road conducted its annual ‘Be a Santa’ initiative during Christmas 2025. The initiative was aimed at supporting underprivileged children and senior citizens while reinforcing the organisation’s philosophy of care that extends beyond clinical services.
As part of the initiative, teams from Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road reached out to Ankur Children’s Home a home for the street and slum children, distributing snacks to approx. 30 children. The celebrations were designed to promote dignity, warmth, and emotional well-being, creating meaningful festive experiences for vulnerable communities.
The ‘Be a Santa’ initiative was implemented across Wockhardt Hospitals’ units in Mumbai Central, Mira Road, Nagpur, and Rajkot, ensuring wide-reaching community engagement and consistent CSR participation across regions. At each location, hospital teams actively participated in festive activities including cake cutting, interactive games, prayers, and community interactions, fostering a spirit of togetherness and compassion. In addition, the outreach programs also included basic health awareness sessions such as hand hygiene workshops and simple physiotherapy exercise training, aimed at promoting preventive healthcare and overall well-being among beneficiaries.
Commenting on the initiative, Ms. Zahabiya Khorakiwala, Managing Director, Wockhardt Hospitals, said;
“Corporate social responsibility at Wockhardt Hospitals is deeply rooted in compassion and long-term community engagement. Through our ‘Be a Santa’ initiative, we aim to extend care, respect, and joy to those who need it most, reinforcing our belief that healthcare organisations must play a meaningful role in building inclusive communities.”
Adding to this, Dr. Sushil Kumar, Centre Head, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road, said;
“By engaging with communities across multiple locations during the festive season, we continue to strengthen our commitment to social responsibility and make a positive difference beyond hospital walls.”
Through initiatives such as ‘Be a Santa’, Wockhardt Hospitals continues to embed social responsibility into its organisational ethos, strengthening community trust and contributing to long-term social well-being.