Tackling Covid-19: Swift clearing of foreign aid strengthens tertiary medical care, says Centre
3 years, 7 months ago

Tackling Covid-19: Swift clearing of foreign aid strengthens tertiary medical care, says Centre

Hindustan Times  

The central government said on Wednesday that in the spirit of goodwill, the global community has been helping India to address the challenges of Covid management. A number of countries have sent aid of Covid-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since April 27, it said in a release. Till now, 9,284 oxygen concentrators, 7,033 oxygen cylinders, 19 oxygen generation plants and 5,933 ventilators have been delivered to states and UTs through road and air, the government added. An Indian Air Force plane carrying 200 oxygen concentrators arrived from the United Kingdom in Chhattisgarh's Raipur on Tuesday night. A total of 3,48,421 new Covid-19 cases and 3,55,338 discharges were reported in a span of 24 hours, taking the country's total positive cases so far to 2,33,40,938, the Union health ministry data showed on Wednesday.

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India sends medical supplies to Pacific island nation Kiribati as it faces first Covid outbreak
2 years, 10 months ago

India sends medical supplies to Pacific island nation Kiribati as it faces first Covid outbreak

India Today  

India on Saturday delivered medical supplies to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation appealed for help to deal with the first outbreak of Covid-19. It said the medical supplies to Kiribati affirm India's commitment to providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief support as an early responder in the Pacific region. "Responding to the appeal of the government of Kiribati seeking …

COVID-19: India supplies 5 lakh more Covaxin doses to Afghanistan
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19: India supplies 5 lakh more Covaxin doses to Afghanistan

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Bharat Biotech on Monday informed that India has supplied another batch of humanitarian assistance consisting of 5,00,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin to Afghanistan. Taking to Twitter, Bharat Biotech said, "Today, India supplied the next batch of humanitarian assistance consisting of 5,00,000 doses of COVID vaccine to Afghanistan. The last batch of humanitarian assistance consisting of 5,00,000 doses …

From COVID-19 vaccines to oxygen, a look at how India helped SAARC countries during pandemic
3 years, 3 months ago

From COVID-19 vaccines to oxygen, a look at how India helped SAARC countries during pandemic

Firstpost  

In a bid to help Nepal tackle the coronavirus pandemic, India on Thursday gifted a medical oxygen plant to the Himalayan nation Even as India grapples with the spread of the coronavirus disease internally, it has extended its assistance to neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Nepal — all countries belonging to the South Asian Association for Regional …

COVID-19 donations in India: Where the relief money from big tech actually goes
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 donations in India: Where the relief money from big tech actually goes

Firstpost  

Here’s a look at the timeline of when and how tech companies announced their pledges for COVID-19 relief in India. Xiaomi donates 1,000 oxygen concentrators On 22 April, Xiaomi donated Rs 3 crore to procure over 1,000 oxygen concentrators for hospitals across India. Here’s what we found out: Rs 2 crore was given to the Uttar Pradesh government “Some” oxygen …

India Holds Utmost Importance to Emirates and Emirates SkyCargo Operations: Interview
3 years, 7 months ago

India Holds Utmost Importance to Emirates and Emirates SkyCargo Operations: Interview

News 18  

Emirates recently airlifted relief material comprising tents that can create 4,500 square metres of hospital space by the World Health Organization to help India in the fight against COVID-19. Q.Tell us about the aid Emirates is transporting to help India fight COVID-19 Since the start of the pandemic, Emirates SkyCargo has played a key role in transporting vital commodities and …

Life-saving medical equipment flown to India from Scotland and Wales
3 years, 7 months ago

Life-saving medical equipment flown to India from Scotland and Wales

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Devastating scenes unfolded as India’s second wave saw infections …

India's COVID-19 crisis: US has provided over $500mn of relief aid till now, says White House
3 years, 7 months ago

India's COVID-19 crisis: US has provided over $500mn of relief aid till now, says White House

Firstpost  

Washington: The United States has so far provided over $500 million in COVID-19 assistance to India, the White House said on Wednesday, adding it would soon make a determination on distribution of the 80 million vaccines to other countries. “To date, the United States has provided over $500 million in COVID relief to India, including contributions from the US federal …

US Has Provided Over USD 500 Million in Covid Relief to India, Says White House
3 years, 7 months ago

US Has Provided Over USD 500 Million in Covid Relief to India, Says White House

News 18  

The US has so far provided over USD 500 million in Covid-19 assistance to India, the White House said on Wednesday, adding it would soon make a determination on distribution of the 80 million vaccines to other countries. “To date, the United States has provided over USD 500 million in Covid relief to India, including contributions from the US federal …

India Got 5.5 Lakh Remdesivir Vials, 15,801 Oxygen Cylinders as Foreign Aid: Centre
3 years, 7 months ago

India Got 5.5 Lakh Remdesivir Vials, 15,801 Oxygen Cylinders as Foreign Aid: Centre

News 18  

Nineteen oxygen generation plants, 11,321 oxygen concentrators, 15,801 oxygen cylinders and about 5.5 lakh Remdesivir vials received as global aid have been delivered or dispatched to various states and union territories from April 27 to May 16, the Centre said on Monday. Through a streamlined and systematic mechanism, various ministries and departments have seamlessly collaborated under the 'whole of government' …

COVID-19 Relief: Amazon Partners With Global Sellers to Bring 9,000 Oxygen Concentrators to India
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 Relief: Amazon Partners With Global Sellers to Bring 9,000 Oxygen Concentrators to India

News 18  

Amazon has announced that the company is working with Indian sellers on its platform to help them bring in roughly 9,000 oxygen concentrators for customers in India as the country is battling the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a blog post, Amazon says its global procurement teams are helping interested sellers from India connect with leading suppliers to …

Covid-19: India receives shipment of ventilators, Remdesivir from European Union
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19: India receives shipment of ventilators, Remdesivir from European Union

Hindustan Times  

Amid the COVID-19 crisis in India, an aircraft carrying a shipment of ventilators, Remdesivir and medical equipment from EU member states, arrived in New Delhi on Friday. Aircraft carrying 223 ventilators, 25000 vials of Remdesivir and other medical equipment from Germany, 30000 vials of Remdesivir from Netherlands and 5500 vials of Remdesivir from Portugal arrived in India today. External Affairs …

How IAF, Navy have pressed transport planes, ships to bring Covid relief to India
3 years, 7 months ago

How IAF, Navy have pressed transport planes, ships to bring Covid relief to India

India Today  

The Indian Air Force has flown 732 sorties with a flying time of over 1400 hours shuttling across the world and within the country transporting Covid relief material over the past month as the country battles the ravaging second wave of infections. Three Indian Navy Ships reached Visakhapatnam, Mumbai and New Mangalore on May 10 with Covid relief supplies from …

COVID-19 crisis: Centre's repeated chest-thumping at receiving foreign aid 'pathetic', says Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 crisis: Centre's repeated chest-thumping at receiving foreign aid 'pathetic', says Rahul Gandhi

Firstpost  

The Congress had last week demanded transparency and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make public the details of all the relief material received from different countries New Delhi: Hitting out at the Centre, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the government’s “repeated chest-thumping” at receiving foreign aid to deal with the COVID-19 crisis in the country is pathetic …

Red Cross Society of China Sends Medical Assistance to Covid-Ravaged India
3 years, 7 months ago

Red Cross Society of China Sends Medical Assistance to Covid-Ravaged India

News 18  

The Red Cross Society of China has sent 100 oxygen concentrators, 40 ventilators and some other medical supplies to the Indian Red Cross Society as COVID-19 assistance, Chinese ambassador Sun Weidong said on Sunday. They pointed out that the supplies were sent by one Red Cross Society to another and the government has no say in such transfer of aid. …

US Assures India Help to Fight Covid-19 as Health Minister Vardhan Interacts with US Counterpart
3 years, 7 months ago

US Assures India Help to Fight Covid-19 as Health Minister Vardhan Interacts with US Counterpart

News 18  

The US has assured India of its unwavering commitment to engage, collaborate and fight the raging coronavirus crisis together as the health ministers of the two countries discussed the current surge in Covid-19 cases in India. During a virtual meeting between US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday, the two leaders noted …

COVID-19: Canada sending medical supplies to India
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19: Canada sending medical supplies to India

India TV News  

With the raging second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic having devastating impacts in India, Canada has announced that it is sending up to 25,000 vials of Remdesivir and up to 350 ventilators from its National Emergency Strategic Stockpile to help respond to the critical situation across India. This support is in addition to Canada's $10 million support to the Canadian …

Covid-19: Delhi government readies plan for home delivery of medical oxygen, Check details
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19: Delhi government readies plan for home delivery of medical oxygen, Check details

India TV News  

Oxygen Home Delivery in Delhi: The Delhi government has prepped a detailed plan to deliver medical oxygen at the doorstep of Covid-19 patients who are under home isolation. Several Covid-19 patients in Delhi are unable to find a bed in hospitals and are undergoing treatment at home. The fresh wave of the coronavirus infection in Delhi has put huge pressure …

3,000 oxygen concentrators received as foreign aid dispatched, no pendency with Customs: Centre
3 years, 7 months ago

3,000 oxygen concentrators received as foreign aid dispatched, no pendency with Customs: Centre

India Today  

The Union Health Ministry on Thursday said no oxygen concentrator, received as aid from abroad, is lying with the customs authorities at any port of import as these consignments are being cleared swiftly. China has sent 1,000 oxygen concentrators, Ireland 700, the UK 669 in four consignments, Mauritius 200, Uzbekistan 151, Taiwan 150, Romania 80, Thailand 30, and Russia 20, …

US supplies of vaccine components to India to enable manufacturing of two crore doses of Covishield
3 years, 7 months ago

US supplies of vaccine components to India to enable manufacturing of two crore doses of Covishield

India Today  

The US on Wednesday said the vaccine components it has supplied to India this week will enable the manufacturing of two crore doses of the Covishield vaccine even as the sixth shipment of American medical aid arrived as part of the Biden administration's assistance to the country's response to a rising number of Covid-19 cases. Read | Saudi Arabia includes …

Indian Army sets up Covid cell to coordinate aid with civil authorities
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian Army sets up Covid cell to coordinate aid with civil authorities

India Today  

As Covid-19 cases surge across the country, the Indian Army has set up a cell to coordinate with the concerned civil authorities for all Covid-related assistance work. According to a statement issued by the Indian Army, the cell will function under a Director General rank officer who will report directly to the Vice Chief of Army Staff. Covid hospitals The …

How the gears shifted for faster clearance of medical imports
3 years, 7 months ago

How the gears shifted for faster clearance of medical imports

Live Mint  

The Centre last month waived basic customs duty and agriculture cess on a host of items, including medical oxygen, oxygen generators and concentrators, ventilators, and cryogenic transport tanks. Concessions for foreign donations Besides customs duty relief, medical supplies received as donations from abroad for free distribution are exempt from IGST. These benefits are important given that international relief consignments including …

How Countries Across the World Have Helped India's COVID Crisis
3 years, 7 months ago

How Countries Across the World Have Helped India's COVID Crisis

The Quint  

USA The United States Agency for International Development has funded six air shipments so far that are scheduled to arrive in India. These shipments include oxygen cylinders, N95 masks, Remdesivir, testing equipment, and medicines along with other health equipment. They have also redirected their supply of raw material for the Astra-Zeneca vaccine to India, that will help the country make …

3000 tonnes of foreign medical aid turns mountain of controversy
3 years, 7 months ago

3000 tonnes of foreign medical aid turns mountain of controversy

India Today  

Aimed at reducing India’s Covid despair, the 3,000 tonnes of foreign aid that has landed in the country is now a mountain of controversy. AMBIGUITY PERSISTS While the central government's list of beneficiaries of the foreign aid includes every state and UT, some states like Rajasthan, Punjab and Jharkhand claimed that they have no idea of what medical equipment have …

India Covid-19: The world sent millions in aid. Why is it not reaching those who need it most?
3 years, 7 months ago

India Covid-19: The world sent millions in aid. Why is it not reaching those who need it most?

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — As India’s Covid-19 crisis tipped past breaking point last month, dozens of countries pledged critical aid. “Regarding the import or foreign aid, no information or supply details have been shared with the state government.” The central government has “kept states in the dark during the pandemic,” he added, calling for a more “transparent environment.” The Health …

COVID: Air India airlifted 190 tonnes of medical equipment from various countries in 10 days
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID: Air India airlifted 190 tonnes of medical equipment from various countries in 10 days

India TV News  

Air India on Tuesday said it has airlifted over 190 tonnes of medical equipment from various countries, including Germany, the US, the UK and Singapore, in the last 10 days amid a massive surge of COVID-19. In the last 10 days, Air India has been ferrying critical medical equipment such as oxygen concentrators, BiPAP machines, and ventilators from several locations …

Haryana, Punjab, Himachal, Uttrakhand get 1st instalment of supplies from abroad
3 years, 7 months ago

Haryana, Punjab, Himachal, Uttrakhand get 1st instalment of supplies from abroad

Hindustan Times  

The Central government has begun allocating medical equipment received as assistance from foreign countries with Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand figuring among the beneficiary states in the first batch. Centre also said that Punjab will get 50 out of the 150 oxygen concentrators donated by Taiwan. In a May 3 letter to different states and UTs, the Centre said …

A long wait: Indian diaspora sends Covid aid, but it gets stuck in the process
3 years, 7 months ago

A long wait: Indian diaspora sends Covid aid, but it gets stuck in the process

India Today  

As India battles the second wave of coronavirus infections with an acute shortage of medical equipment, representatives of the Indian diaspora say they are finding it hard to send medical aid to NGOs, hospitals and civil society groups in the country. "The Indian Embassy told us if we donate through the Red Cross, we won't have to pay 12 per …

40 lakh foreign Covid relief supplies dispatched to 86 institutes in India
3 years, 7 months ago

40 lakh foreign Covid relief supplies dispatched to 86 institutes in India

India Today  

The government has started dispatching Covid-19 relief material sent to India to various states and union territories. Rebutting the allegations of delay, on Tuesday, the health ministry said relief material received from foreign countries, have been dispatched to states and UTs. It will also lead to small packages travelling large distances, high turnaround times and possible wastage of resources.” “Based …

Taiwan, Uzbekistan send support for India’s Covid-19 response
3 years, 7 months ago

Taiwan, Uzbekistan send support for India’s Covid-19 response

Hindustan Times  

Taiwan on Sunday delivered a support package, including 150 oxygen concentrators, for India’s response to a devastating second wave of Coronavirus infections and said it would provide more aid soon. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Center, Taiwan’s representative office in New Delhi, said in a statement the critical medical supplies were delivered to “express strong friendship with India in its …

Taiwan's first batch of COVID-19 aid leaves for India
3 years, 7 months ago

Taiwan's first batch of COVID-19 aid leaves for India

The Hindu  

Taiwan's first batch of aid to India to help it fight a surging increase in COVID-19 infections left for New Delhi on Sunday, consisting of 150 oxygen concentrators and 500 oxygen cylinders, Taiwan's Foreign Ministry said. Taiwan's Foreign Ministry said the aid consignment left on a China Airlines freighter on Sunday morning and would be received by India's Red Cross. …

France to send 28 tonnes of medical supplies to India on Sunday to fight Covid battle
3 years, 7 months ago

France to send 28 tonnes of medical supplies to India on Sunday to fight Covid battle

India Today  

France on Sunday will send to India 28 tonnes of medical supplies, including eight large oxygen generation plants, as part of its "solidarity mission" to help the country in its fight against a devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain said the plants will be able to make eight hospitals "oxygen autonomous" for over …

Foreign countries, companies ramp up delivery of Covid aid to India
3 years, 7 months ago

Foreign countries, companies ramp up delivery of Covid aid to India

India Today  

Several countries and leading global companies have ramped up their production and delivery of emergency assistance to help India which is facing a devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. China China is also accelerating its production and delivery of 40,000 more oxygen generators ordered by India and 61 cargo flights operated between the two countries in the last two …

Sent 3,000 oxygen concentrators to help India: UNICEF
3 years, 7 months ago

Sent 3,000 oxygen concentrators to help India: UNICEF

The Hindu  

The UNICEF said on Saturday that it sent critical lifesaving supplies, including 3,000 oxygen concentrators, to help India amid the ravaging second coronavirus wave. “The most vulnerable families are paying a steep price for this deadly new surge.” The UNICEF called on all partners who are able to support to immediately respond to the deadly new wave that is severely …

COVID-19 surge | International solidarity, emergency medical supplies pour in
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 surge | International solidarity, emergency medical supplies pour in

The Hindu  

International solidarity and emergency medical supplies poured in on Saturday to help India fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The Navy has deployed seven ships Kolkata, Kochi, Talwar, Tabar, Trikand, Jalashwa and Airavat for shipment of liquid medical oxygen-filled cryogenic containers and associated medical equipment from various countries. INS Kolkata proceeds to Doha INS Kolkata has proceeded to Doha for medical supplies …

Unicef sends 3,000 oxygen concentrators, testing kits and equipment to help India fight Covid crisis
3 years, 7 months ago

Unicef sends 3,000 oxygen concentrators, testing kits and equipment to help India fight Covid crisis

India Today  

The UN children’s agency has sent critical life-saving supplies, including 3,000 oxygen concentrators, diagnostic tests and other equipment to help India combat a “devastating new wave” of COVID-19. “The Unicef and partners are continuing to support the Government of India in the acceleration of its national vaccine rollout to equitably reach all population groups,” a press release from the UN …

IAF aircraft delivers supplies to Lucknow for setting up COVID hospital
3 years, 7 months ago

IAF aircraft delivers supplies to Lucknow for setting up COVID hospital

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force has flown supplies to Lucknow to set up a hospital for COVID-19 patients in the capital city, an official statement said on Friday. "The Indian Air Force is continuing to carry out sorties from within India and abroad to cater to the requirement of oxygen in the country, amid the current COVID-19 situation," said the office …

US delivers large shipments of medical supplies to India
3 years, 7 months ago

US delivers large shipments of medical supplies to India

India Today  

Two American military aircraft on Friday brought to India large amounts of emergency medical supplies as part of the Joe Biden administration's support to the country's fight against a devastating wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The medical supplies included 423 oxygen cylinders with regulators, 210 pulse oximeters, 17 large oxygen cylinders, 8,84,000 Abbott rapid diagnostic test kits and 84,000 N-95 …

Covid aid pours in from around the world for India. But how will it be distributed?
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid aid pours in from around the world for India. But how will it be distributed?

India Today  

Amidst a tsunami of demand for medical oxygen, equipment and medicines as India battles a deadly second wave of Covid-19, over 40 nations have offered to assist the domestic effort. On April 29, India received a consignment of 20 oxygen concentrators, 75 ventilators, 150 bedside monitors, 2,00,928 Fabipiravir/Coronavir from Emercom or the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation …

120 oxygen concentrators from UK reach India amid COVID-19 surge
3 years, 7 months ago

120 oxygen concentrators from UK reach India amid COVID-19 surge

India TV News  

A consignment of 120 oxygen concentrators from the United Kingdom reached India, which is in the throes of a deadly second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, on Thursday morning. The UK had earlier announced that it would send three oxygen generation units, each with the capacity of producing 500 litres of oxygen per minute, to India in support of the …

COVID-19: Russian flights with 20 oxygen concentrators, 75 ventilators, other medical supplies land in India
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19: Russian flights with 20 oxygen concentrators, 75 ventilators, other medical supplies land in India

India TV News  

Two Russian flights with oxygen concentrators, lung ventilation equipment, bedside monitors, medicines, including Coronavir and other essential pharmaceutical items landed in India to help the country in its fight against the COVID-19 surge. "The Russian Federation decided to send humanitarian assistance to India in the spirit of the special and privileged strategic partnership between our two countries as well as …

Taiwan to Send COVID Aid to India This Weekend
3 years, 7 months ago

Taiwan to Send COVID Aid to India This Weekend

News 18  

Taiwan has bought 150 oxygen concentrators and aims to send them to India this weekend to help it deal with a massive increase in Covid-19 infections, and is also looking at providing further aid, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said on Thursday. Wu told reporters that they had been working on an aid package for India and have already purchased 150 …

India's COVID-19 crisis: US to send medical supplies worth over $100mn; first shipment to arrive today
3 years, 7 months ago

India's COVID-19 crisis: US to send medical supplies worth over $100mn; first shipment to arrive today

Firstpost  

The first emergency relief shipment, which will arrive from Travis Air Force Base, will include 440 oxygen cylinders and regulators donated by the state of California Washington: The United States will be delivering COVID-19 relief materials worth over $100 million to India in the coming days, the White House said as the first flight carrying urgent health supplies left for …

Global community rushes financial, medical assistance to India to combat Covid surge
3 years, 7 months ago

Global community rushes financial, medical assistance to India to combat Covid surge

India Today  

The global community on Wednesday rushed much-needed life-saving drugs, oxygen cylinders and machinery that India needs to combat the massive surge in the coronavirus cases. READ | Singapore sends oxygen cylinders to support India's fight against Covid-19 "We are sending the actual mechanical parts that are needed for the machinery they have to build a vaccine, and that is being …

India receives medical supplies from Russia, UK, UAE, Romania amid Covid surge
3 years, 7 months ago

India receives medical supplies from Russia, UK, UAE, Romania amid Covid surge

India Today  

Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases and overburdening of the country’s health infrastructure, India received more medical supplies from the international community on Thursday. These are oxygen concentrators, lung ventilation equipment, monitors, medicines and other essential pharmaceutical items," Russian ambassador to India Nikolay Kudashev said. Grateful for shipment of oxygen concentrators, ventilators and other medical supplies that arrived from Russia …

No surplus vaccine doses to send to India right now, says UK
3 years, 7 months ago

No surplus vaccine doses to send to India right now, says UK

India Today  

The UK is currently moving through its domestic priority lists for COVID-19 vaccines and therefore has no surplus doses to share with countries in need such as India at this stage, Downing Street said on Tuesday. In reference to India’s devastating second wave of the pandemic, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesperson said the process is kept under constant review, …

Several countries step up to help India fight against Covid-19
3 years, 7 months ago

Several countries step up to help India fight against Covid-19

India Today  

Several countries including Russia, the United States and the United Kingdom have extended a helping hand towards India in the country's fight against the second wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Standing true to its ‘historical’ partnership with India, Russia on Wednesday sent two planeloads of humanitarian aid to New Delhi to help fight the Covid crisis. Meanwhile, the US …

US to send Covid-19 aid worth $100 million to India, first flight to land today
3 years, 7 months ago

US to send Covid-19 aid worth $100 million to India, first flight to land today

India Today  

The US has dispatched its first batch of Covid-19 relief materials to India, including oxygen cylinders and regulators, Rapid Diagnostic Test kits and N95 masks. In a statement on Wednesday, US Agency for International Development said, "The United States deployed the first of several emergency Covid-19 relief shipments to India. "In addition, on this first flight, USAID has sent 960,000 …

Indian-American NGO Raises Rs 35 Crore for Covid Relief, to Ship 2,184 Oxygen Concentrators
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian-American NGO Raises Rs 35 Crore for Covid Relief, to Ship 2,184 Oxygen Concentrators

News 18  

An Indian-American non-profit body has raised nearly USD4.7 million through social media towards COVID-19 relief efforts in India as the country battles a severe second wave of the pandemic. “This is a collective effort that can save lives, defeat hunger, assure distressed people, and help India in its decisive fight against COVID-19,” Sewa International USA said. “AAPI, with the collaboration …

WHO steps up aid to India to stem COVID-19 surge
3 years, 7 months ago

WHO steps up aid to India to stem COVID-19 surge

Live Mint  

Geneva: The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it was stepping up efforts to help India as hospitals there struggled to cope with a huge surge in coronavirus cases, including bringing in oxygen and other essential supplies. WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic said the crisis had worsened due to mass gatherings of people, more contagious variants and low vaccination rates, creating …

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