Kolkata : The Kidney Care Society has inaugurated the Sampa Bose Memorial Charitable Renal Care & Research Centre, a dedicated charitable kidney care facility near Science City, Kolkata, marking a significant milestone in providing affordable, high-quality renal healthcare to underprivileged patients across West Bengal.
The centre has been established through the generous donation of the six-storey Pratidin Media building by noted industrialist and philanthropist Mr. Swapan Sadhan “Tutu” Bose in memory of his late wife, Mrs. Sampa Bose, whose courageous battle with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) inspired the creation of the institution. The initiative aims to ensure that no patient is denied life-saving kidney treatment due to financial limitations.
The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of several distinguished personalities, including Smt. Locket Chatterjee, General Secretary, BJP West Bengal; Swami Sparshananda Ji Maharaj of Ramakrishna Mission; renowned actor Sabyasachi Chakrabarty; actress Mithu Chakraborty; Dr. Pradip Mitra, Former Director of Medical Education, Government of West Bengal; Tamoghna Ghosh, District President, BJP North Kolkata; industrialists and trustees Srinjoy Bose and Shoumik Bose; Dr. Pratim Sengupta, President of The Kidney Care Society and MD & CEO of Nephro Care India Ltd.; Debashis Dutta, President of Mohun Bagan Club; along with several eminent dignitaries from the healthcare and social sectors.
As Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) continues to emerge as one of India’s fastest-growing health concerns, the newly inaugurated centre aims to bridge the gap in affordable renal healthcare by offering advanced dialysis services, diagnostic facilities, critical care, pharmacy support and comprehensive patient care under one roof.
The centre embodies The Kidney Care Society’s mission of “Good Renal Health for All”, reinforcing its commitment to making specialised kidney care accessible to every section of society.
Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Pratim Sengupta, President of The Kidney Care Society, said: “Today, we are not merely inaugurating a hospital—we are beginning a movement towards equitable kidney care. Built on compassion and driven by purpose, this centre reflects our unwavering commitment that every patient deserves dignity, quality treatment and hope, irrespective of financial circumstances.”
Highlighting the vision behind the project, Srinjoy Bose, Industrialist and Trustee of the Trust, said: “The inauguration of the Sampa Bose Memorial Charitable Renal Care & Research Centre marks the beginning of a transformative journey in affordable kidney care. The launch of its 18-bed Advanced Day Care Dialysis Unit, supported by critical care facilities, diagnostics, a pharmacy and a dedicated team of specialists, will provide quality treatment with dignity to those who need it most. As the centre expands into a 50-bed charitable renal hospital with a world-class research laboratory and integrated wellness facilities, it will stand as a lasting legacy of compassion, innovation and hope for countless families across West Bengal and beyond.”
The facility begins operations with an 18-bed Advanced Day Care Dialysis Unit equipped with critical care support, diagnostics, pharmacy services and expert nephrology care. In its next phase of development, the centre will expand into a 50-bed charitable renal hospital, featuring a state-of-the-art renal research laboratory and integrated wellness facilities, further strengthening kidney healthcare infrastructure in Eastern India.
The launch of the Sampa Bose Memorial Charitable Renal Care & Research Centre represents a significant step towards addressing the growing burden of kidney disease while ensuring equitable access to quality treatment for economically disadvantaged communities.