Flipkart donated 30 life-saving ICU ventilators to West Bengal Medical Services Corporation Limited. This is a part of Flipkart’s efforts to donate ICU ventilators and support various state governments in their efforts to enhance their capacity to treat Covid-19 patients and provide timely critical care and strengthen the fight against Covid-19.
Minister for Industry, Commerce & Enterprises, West Bengal, Dr Partha Chatterjee, said, “The state government deeply appreciates Flipkart’s relentless efforts towards the fight against Covid-19 in supporting the community and several efforts undertaken in West Bengal. The contribution of 30 ICU ventilators will further help strengthen our critical care work as we fight against COVID-19.” Rajneesh Kumar, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Flipkart, said, “We are hopeful that these ICU ventilators will augment the critical care and support the government’s efforts in the fight against Covid.”
Over the past 15 months, Flipkart has committed to providing its support to various state governments and local authorities across the country. Through supplies of critical medical care, personal protective equipment and by leveraging its supply chain for the delivery of essential medical supplies and oxygen cylinders, Flipkart continues to play its part in the fight against Covid.