The notice was issued by the high court over the non-compliance of the Supreme Court s May 2 order that directed the Centre to rectify the issue of shortage of medical oxygen in Delhi hospitals on or before the midnight of May 3
COVID-19 foreign aid to India: Questions rise on transparency
The government is awaiting a large supply order under PM-Cares fund. The government is still to reveal details of which state is set to receive how many oxygen concentrators
BusinessToday.In | May 4, 2021 | Updated 16:34 IST
Coronavirus crisis: Foreign aid distribution raises questions
As India grapples with the ravaging second coronavirus wave, countries near and far have jumped in to help with medical aid. However, as things stand now, it is unclear which ministry or agency is handling and distributing the foreign aid. Questions have now arisen about the transparency in dealing with coronavirus relief material pouring in from overseas.
Medical aid received from global community dispatched to 31 states, says Centre
BiPAP machines, oxygen (oxygen concentrators, oxygen cylinders, PSA oxygen plants, pulse oximeters), drugs (Faviparivir and Remdesivir), PPE (coveralls, N-95 masks and gowns) are some of the categories of equipment that have been distributed
BusinessToday.In | May 4, 2021 | Updated 16:48 IST
Centre distributes medical aid to states
The Centre has issued a statement on the steps taken to ensure expeditious allocation of COVID-19 supplies received from the global community. It said that medical infrastructure of 31 states and union territories have been strengthened with the help of foreign aid. The central government said that 40 lakh items of 24 different categories have been distributed to 86 institutions in different states. BiPAP machines, oxygen (oxygen concentrators, oxygen cylinders, PSA oxygen plants, pulse oximeters), drugs (Faviparivir and Remdesivir), PPE (coveralls, N-95 masks and gowns) a
Delhi seeks Army s help in COVID-19 fight; Delhi HC asks Centre to reply to request
The Deputy CM said that Delhi needs the Army s help in procuring 40,000 D Type medical oxygen cylinders and requested the ministry to provide medical and paramedical teams to increase medical manpower in Delhi
BusinessToday.In | May 3, 2021 | Updated 14:24 IST
Delhi seeks help from Army for COVID-19 management
Delhi has sought the help of the Indian Army to set up, operationalise and run some COVID-19 health centres. This plea for help comes as Delhi grapples with an unprecedented increase in the number of cases and deaths with citizens running from pillar to post to arrange for oxygen and medical essentials for their loved ones.
COVID-19 crisis: Walmart, Flipkart, PhonePe collaborate to procure oxygen, equipment for donation
The company will donate up to 20 oxygen-generating plants and 20 cryogenic containers for oxygen storage and transportation. It will also donate more than 3,000 oxygen concentrators and 500 oxygen cylinders for delivery of oxygen assistance to patients at homes or hospitals
BusinessToday.In | April 30, 2021 | Updated 13:48 IST
Walmart, Flipkart and PhonePe lend helping hand in COVID-19 fight
Walmart is mobilising its global resources to help in India s battle with the devastating second coronavirus wave. Walmart, Walmart Foundation, Flipkart and PhonePe along with Walmart s Global Technology and Sourcing hubs have joined forces to help India counter oxygen shortage, support the vaccination drive as well as donate to organisations.