Himalaya Airlines collaborates with Nepal Orthopedic Hospital to promote CSR

Himalaya Airlines Pvt. Ltd. took action to enforce its CSR operations in the healthcare sector as part of its commitment to achieving its primary CSR purpose of societal responsibility. Zhou Enyong, President of the Airlines, presented a 2-ton standing air conditioner to Samden Lama Chairperson and Dr. Kailash Kumar Bhandari, Medical Director of NDA-Nepal Orthopedic Hospital, during the handover ceremony held on July 16, 2023. The air conditioner was put at the hospital's Sagarmatha General Ward, where underprivileged patients can get reasonable service fees for high-quality orthopedic therapy. The ward, which serves patients from low-income families, is situated on the hospital's top level, where patients and members of the medical and support staff frequently encounter hot and muggy weather. Installing the air conditioner has brought much-needed respite and improved the ward's atmosphere.

President Zhou Enyong visited the Sagarmatha General Ward after the handover ceremony to assess the working conditions. The ceremony took place on the hospital grounds. Mr. Enyong said, "Himalaya Airlines promises to use its best efforts to uphold its duty to be present in society, in addition to aiming to offer progressive growth to Nepal's aviation industry. The Nepal Orthopedic Hospital's efforts to provide the poor with high-quality care should be strengthened by our little donation, I hope. He also mentioned Himalaya's pledge to provide a set amount of the proceeds from its in-flight magazines to an orphanage for kids run by representatives of the Nepal Disabled Association.

In his heartfelt thanks to Himalaya Airlines, Dr. Kailash Kumar Bhandari remarked, "We highly appreciate and acknowledge this humanitarian and generous work of Himalaya and we are obliged with Himalaya Airlines for a great start for collaboration with Nepal Orthopedic Hospital."

In the ongoing alliance between Himalaya Airlines and the Nepali medical community, the occasion represented a critical turning point. Vero cell vaccines, COVID-19 essential medical equipment and supplies, such as ventilators, PCR testing machines, infrared thermometers, PPEs, and surgical masks, have all been provided by the airline to various hospitals, NGOs, and healthcare organizations in Nepal during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic. The airline's persistent commitment to the welfare of society further demonstrates its basic principles and loyalty to the Nepali community and its citizens.

In August 1998, NDA - Nepal Orthopedic Hospital was founded on the grounds of the Nepal Disabled Association (NDA) at the Khagendra New Life Centre in Jorpati, Kathmandu, to guarantee and meet the demand for high-quality orthopedic care at the lowest possible cost and to provide assistance to those in need. It is the first and only charity, non-profit hospital in Nepal, providing free care to patients who are impoverished or have limited incomes.

About Himalaya Airlines Pvt. Ltd.

Himalaya Airlines (H9) is a Nepal-China joint venture international airline that was founded in 2014 with the dual goals of advancing international trade and tourism as well as fostering people-to-people exchanges between Nepal and other nations. The joint venture is a partnership between Yeti World Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Tibetan Civil Aviation Development & Investment Company Ltd. (TCADIC).

Three Airbus 320-214 (180 all-economy seats) and one Airbus 319-115 (144 all-economy seats) make up the H9 Young Fleet's total of four aircraft. UAE, Malaysia, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bangladesh, and China are among the popular destinations served by H9's passenger flights to the Middle East and South Asia.

At the 2017 South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), H9 was recognized internationally for being the "Leading New International Airlines in South Asia" in just its first year of operation. It was given its first ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification in 2020, demonstrating its proficiency in engineering and maintenance services for airplanes. H9 received ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification for "Providing Air Transport for Travelling Passengers and Freight, including Aviation Related Training Services" on December 29, 2021, making it the first airline in Nepal to do so. The accreditation demonstrates H9's adherence to high performance work methods and commitment to quality.

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), a life-saving technology, will be installed on every H9 fleet vehicle starting in September 2021. With this, H9 will likely become the first and only Nepalese airline to fly with AEDs. H9 has established itself as a reliable airline of choice and intends to become a major airline in South Asia with the goals of excelling in safety, on-time performance (OTP), and most importantly, in service to its clients.