The Samridh Healthcare Blended Finance Facility, a multi-stakeholder innovation and financing platform supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by IPE Global, has provided financial assistance of Rs 2 crore to Cipaca, a leading service provider for Intensive Care Units (ICU) in rural India.

The assistance is provided as a Recoverable Grant and is being used to set-up ICUs in partnership with small hospitals in the district, towns, and taluks in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and Maharashtra.  This initiative will strengthen the infrastructure and operations of selected hospitals, establishing them as Centres of Excellence for ICU care and providing accessible and affordable healthcare solutions to underserved communities. 

In India, small rural hospitals face challenges such as resource limitations, inadequate infrastructure, and a shortage of skilled healthcare professionals, in delivering critical care services. Cipaca overcomes these challenges by collaborating with hospitals in smaller towns, delivering high-quality ICU services that are both accessible and affordable to rural populations. The solution is supported by a 24/7 committed staff of professionals.

The company has so far established ICUs in over 10 Indian states and partnered with 20+ hospitals at the district and taluk levels. The financial support from USAID-supported Samridh further accelerates the expansion of the high-impact solutions at Cipaca, marking a significant milestone in bolstering healthcare in rural India.