The Cooperative has successfully obtained CSR Funding Registration, a significant first step toward eligibility to apply for and receive CSR funding. The Cooperative still needs I.T. registration to carry out charitable activities and income tax exemption registration for the donors, which have been applied for. These registrations will allow the Cooperative to receive CSR and Charitable grants to develop not-for-profit services to serve the general public and our members.

PROPOSALS

1. Conceptualised and produced the feasibility report for a hospital/community diagnostic and day-care centre to provide consultations, same-day elective care, elective procedures, and maternal and child health.
2. Continue new tie-ups with established service providers nationwide and at the national level.
3. Expand the beneficiary base, particularly by targeting group membership.
4. Publish Health Magazines and health Guides on topics, e.g., Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Obesity.
5. Organise conferences on healthcare issues to raise awareness.
6. To plan a diagnostic centre and a general hospital.

We understand that developing and running our services, e.g., a hospital, even if a small one, requires efficiency, expertise, and resources. Currently, the Cooperative is still developing its capacity. However, we are in a good position to plan to explore soft loans and funding, including crowdfunding, to expand our services. In the meantime, we will play the role of a catalyst to create a consortium of like-minded benevolent organisations and shareholders to engage in ethical medical services under the umbrella of the Cooperative. Our prime concerns are an innovation in service delivery and citizens’ engagement in this effort.