Eco world foundation: Eco World Foundation today donated RM115,000 worth of wound care equipment and prosthetic limbs to Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital (HRC) to strengthen its wound care services and assist patients in need.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Eco World Foundation chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said RM68,000 of the contribution was allocated for wound care equipment, while RM47,000 was channelled to the Prosthetic Limbs Project, benefiting five underprivileged patients, including children.
"This contribution demonstrates Eco World's strong commitment to corporate social responsibility. I hope it will, to some extent, help HRC improve the quality of services provided to patients," he told reporters after the handover ceremony for the wound care equipment and prosthetic limbs to HRC here.
Also present were HRC director Dr Faizul Nizam Abu Salim, Eco World Foundation Board of Trustees, as well as medical officers, hospital staff, patients and their families.
Established in 2018 with an initial focus on basic wound treatment, HRC's Wound Care Unit has since expanded significantly and is now equipped to manage more complex cases through advanced wound care approaches, with the number of patients treated rising sharply from 647 in 2020 to 2,401 in 2025.
The unit also serves as a training centre for medical specialists pursuing wound care as an area of interest, reflecting its dual role in patient treatment and the development of medical expertise.
On Prosthetic Limbs Project, Lee said the impact of limb loss on children and young people extends beyond physical function to their confidence, education, social life, mobility and future aspirations.
"A prosthetic limb may seem like a simple physical aid, but it carries something far more meaningful (such as) the opportunity to move, be independent, return to everyday life and, most importantly, have the confidence to look towards the future with greater positivity.
"The foundation's approach to social responsibility goes beyond providing aid. It is about creating equal opportunities, restoring hope, and delivering lasting impact on the community, regardless of religion or race," he added.
Earlier, Dr Faizul Nizam in his welcoming address, said the donated equipment would help strengthen the delivery of rehabilitation services and improve the quality of treatment and recovery for patients.
He said strategic collaboration between the public and private sectors was an important catalyst for strengthening the national healthcare system.
"This contribution means a great deal to us as it not only helps meet the hospital's equipment needs, but also directly improves the quality of life of patients receiving treatment and rehabilitation at HRC," he said.