The coronavirus pandemic and the concern related to the extent of damage it can cause had brought in a good degree of participation form major corporations, philanthropists, and business leaders to support the fight against the pandemic.
Cipla Limited has announced an Rs 25 crore fund to support the Indian Government’s efforts to effectively combat the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes a voluntary donation of approximately Rs 3 crore from Cipla employees.
“Through its wide-ranging relief efforts, the Company is focusing on initiatives that have the maximum impact and reach. It is currently supporting public health institutions, frontline healthcare workers, vulnerable patients and communities struggling in the aftermath,” the company stated in a press release.
Of the Rs 25 crores set aside for COVID response, the Company has announced a donation of Rs 9 crore to the PM CARES Fund. In addition, Cipla has announced a donation of Rs 8 crore to different State authorities. Over and above, Cipla Foundation, the social responsibility arm of Cipla, has committed Rs 4 crore towards COVID response programmes. The Company has also allocated Rs 4 crore towards the supply of essentials including medicines, personal protective equipment, sanitisers, masks, gloves and food.
To safeguard frontline healthcare workers, the Company is supplying essential items like masks, PPE, gloves and sanitizers to over 10,000 doctors, paramedics and associated institutions including tertiary municipal and district hospitals. Through its Foundation, the company is aiming to connect doctors and healthcare workers across India with the AIIMS and ICMR led knowledge network on COVID-19 through ECHO India-a technology-based knowledge sharing platform. These online facilities, the first in India for the pandemic, will be set up at leading government and medical colleges.
“Cipla is providing essential supplies, such as medicines, PPEs, food packets, sanitizers, masks, and gloves to those engaged in essential services like the police and public transport operators as well as individuals living near the Company’s facilities. Cipla Foundation continues to partner with organizations on the ground as well as with the local administration to reach those most in need,” the company added.
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