Four new haemodialysis machines for the Retteri TANKER Dialysis Unit were inaugurated Monday, June 9, 2025, at the Corporation UPHC, RCCT & TANKER Dialysis Unit, Retteri, Chennai.

The four machines have been made possible by the generous support of Rotary Club of Chennai Towers RI District 3233 in association with United Metal Industries (through Rotary Club of Chennai Central Elite).
Of the four machines, Chief Guest, Mr. Mahaveer Bothra, Governor, RI District 3233, inaugurated one machine, two machines were inaugurated by Mr. Satish Kandimalla, Director Community – Medical, Rotary Club of Chennai Central Elite, and Mr. Gopal of Rotary Club of Chennai Towers inaugurated one machine.

From the Rotary Clubs, Dr. Santosh Kumari Rathod, President, Rotary Club of Chennai Central Elite, Mr. Sanjay Ahuja, Secretary, and Mr. Shalin Shah, President, Rotary Club of Chennai Towers, were present.

The Retteri TANKER Dialysis Unit, located in Zone III, Gangaiamman Koil Street, Lakshmipuram, Retteri, is supported by the Rotary Club of Chennai Towers, the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) and many other valuable donors.

This new contribution by Rotary Club of Chennai Towers RI District 3233 in association with United Metal Industries (through Rotary Club of Chennai Central Elite) will greatly enhance the unit’s capacity to serve patients in need, improving both access and quality of care.

Mr. Mahaveer Bothra expressed profound appreciation for TANKER Foundation’s unwavering commitment to kidney care, reaffirming the Rotary Club’s continued support for its life-saving mission.

Dr. Georgi Abraham, Founder and Founder Trustee of TANKER Foundation, provided a comprehensive update, emphasising the dire need for expanded dialysis services in India.

He said 17% of people in India have kidney failure. He praised the Tamil Nadu government for its recent improvements in support for dialysis patients.

Co-Founder and Managing Trustee of TANKER Foundation, Mrs. Latha A. Kumaraswami, conveyed TANKER’s heartfelt gratitude to Rotary Club of Chennai Towers RI District 3233 and United Metal Industries (through Rotary Club of Chennai Central Elite), CMCHIS, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rotary Clubs and other valuable donors for their consistent and generous support.

She said the lifespan of a haemodialysis machine is typically seven years, after which the machine must be replaced depending on utilisation and operating hours. She highlighted the importance of timely replacement to ensure the continued delivery of quality care to patients.