The BCCI on Monday announced that it will distribute 2000 oxygen concentrators of 10 litres each to various medical organisations across India in order to boost country’s efforts in overcoming the raging COVID-19 pandemic.
The second wave of the deadly coronavirus has caused unprecedented health crisis with thousands losing their lives. The healthcare infrastructure is overburdened and the demands for medical equipment and life-saving oxygen has also gone up in the country.
“Over the next few months, the Board will distribute the concentrators across India with the hope that critical medical aid and care will be provided to the needy patients and this initiative will reduce the havoc unleashed by the pandemic,” the BCCI said in a statement.
During the first wave, the BCCI had contributed Rs 51 crore to the PM Cares fund last year.
“The BCCI acknowledges the stellar role the medical and healthcare community has played and continues to play as we fight this long battle against the virus. They have truly been frontline warriors and have done whatever possible to shield us,” BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said.
“The Board has always put health and safety at the top of the chart and remains committed to the cause. The oxygen concentrators will provide immediate relief to those affected and will help in their speedy recovery,” he added.
