On Monday, April 13, it was reported that there was a
short supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for front-line personnel
treating patients affected by Covid19.
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| Parcels presented by the Daiman Group to Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Baru |
The report stated that PPE is one of the disposal
items that are used daily and the current stock would last for just another two
weeks.
While the Ministry of Health would proceed with their
normal channel in the procurement of PPE, it also welcomed donations from
Non-Governmental Organisations.
Incidentally, among other things shared in A season of darkness (April 12), I said:
“While you may
feel helpless and restless, just waiting for the MCO to be over, give serious
thought to the front-liners who are working hard and risking their lives to
care for the sick.
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| Parcels delivered to Hospital Sultan Ismail, |
But if you
can contribute in one way or another, in supporting charities for the less
privileged or to do volunteer work, please step forward. Just reach out to the
charity of your choice now.”
Meanwhile I
was glad that socially conscious individuals, groups and organisations were already
contributing their time, effort and resources to the marginalized community
here.
Then on April 28, I was delighted to
learn that the Daiman Group presented Hospital Sultanah Aminah and Hospital
Sultan Ismail with parcels of protective equipment that would go a long way to
supplement their current stock.
Through their Daiman Cares Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, the Daiman Group responded to the plea for
public donations by the Johor Doctors’ Association to battle the Covid19
pandemic.
A small team from Daiman Cares delivered
the parcels and presented them to hospital representatives at the two main
government hospitals in Johor Baru.
The protective equipment donated
included 2,000 N95 face masks and 300 sets of PPE comprising disposable coveralls
and safety goggles for use by medical front-liners.
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| The parcels presented by the Daiman Group was safely received at Hospital Sultan Ismail, Johor Baru |
The Johor Doctors’ Association continues to appeal for
donations as this protective equipment are disposable items that they need to use
daily.
If you or your organization, is ready to contribute,
please do not hesitate to contact
Thank you. Your contributions are a bright ray of hope
in this season of darkness.
Photos courtesy of The Daiman Group and Brand Culture.
Photos courtesy of The Daiman Group and Brand Culture.
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