Grameen organisations come forward to tackle coronavirus pandemic

Grameen group of organisations have come forward with various initiatives to help combat the coronavirus crisis.

Grameen Fabrics and Fashion Ltd has manufactured 20,000 PPE gowns and supplied them to different hospitals and medical centres, says a press release.  

The production of another 10,000 pieces of PPE is currently underway. Steps have been taken for the import of specific materials and seam sealing tape which will be used for manufacturing 20,000 PPE gowns for doctors, nurses and health personnel working in Intensive Care Units (ICU). These raw materials are expected to arrive in the country by April 18, added the release.

Grameen Fabrics and Fashion Ltd is also now working on producing a supply of 50,000 PPEs including 20,000 pieces of highest grade. These are all being produced with the financial support of Grameen Telecom.

During the initial production, these PPEs were distributed to Kurmitola General Hospital, Kuwait Maitree Hospital, Health Division of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital, Khulna Children's Hospital, Ambulance Owners Cooperative Society, Uttara Women's Medical College and Hospital, DSK Hospital, Swisscontact Bangladesh, Uttara Modern Hospital, and Bangladesh Medical Association.

Along with that, within the next ten days Grameen Telecom will receive 200,000 surgical masks, 50,000 N95 masks, 50,000 KN95 masks, 50,000 hand gloves and 10,000 protective goggles.

Grameen Telecom has taken the initiative to supply such emergency equipment to doctors, nurses and health personnel nationally.

These will be given to medical organisations and facilities after necessary consultation with relevant government authorities.  Grameen Telecom is requesting all enterprises who are facing any shortage of such equipment to contact them immediately (email: info@grameentelecom.net.bd). Preference will be given to those whose requirement is more urgent.

The organisation also identified 2,500 families who have not received any aid from other organisations or individuals. These 2,500 families will be given regular food supply until the virus outbreak ends. 

Local officers and staff of Grameen organisations have taken the responsibility for a fixed number of families all over the country.

Grameen Telecom, Grameen Telecom Trust and Grameen Kalyan are providing financial support to provide basic food items to 2,500 families, or 10,000 people until the epidemic is over.