COVID-19 Crisis Relief for Uttarakhand, India
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Hello Everyone,
We are raising funds to purchase oxygen tanks and concentrators, as well as related supplies for hospitals in Uttarakhand, India during the severe COVID-19 Crisis that India is facing. We are working with physicians and local community members to provide underserved hospitals with much needed resources. We have created a partnership with Shri Baba Neeb Karrori Ji Maharaj Vindhyapeeth Ashram for the distribution of oxygen concentrators and medical supplies to Gaucher Hospital and Nanidanda Hospital in Uttarakhand. We are also in conversation with other hospitals and partners.
Over the last two weeks, the virus has been and continues claiming 2 lives per minute. India's Ministry of Health has confirmed more cases than any country on any day has faced during the entire pandemic. It is predicted by scientists, healthcare staff and funeral directors that the number of reported cases and deaths is grossly underreported. This surge has overloaded the healthcare system and crematoriums.
This pandemic has devastated hospitals and clinics in rural and underserved communities. Healthcare facilities are overwhelmed with the number of COVID-19 cases and the lack of resources. Many patients are being turned away from treatment as there is large shortage of supplies. According to the Government of Uttarakhand's Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Dehradun (the capital) has less than 21 out of 2,206 beds equipped with oxygen left, which is less than 0.9%. The need is much more dire in smaller towns and villages.
We have all been affected by this pandemic, regardless of where we live. In order to truly overcome COVID-19, we must band together to support those in immediate and significant crisis.
Please consider supporting the citizens and healthcare staff of Uttarakhand. We are trying to raise money ASAP to support relief efforts. If you can't donate, please share this with your circles. Thank you in advance!
Best,
Vidhatri Raturi and Ishani Nautiyal
We are raising funds to purchase oxygen tanks and concentrators, as well as related supplies for hospitals in Uttarakhand, India during the severe COVID-19 Crisis that India is facing. We are working with physicians and local community members to provide underserved hospitals with much needed resources. We have created a partnership with Shri Baba Neeb Karrori Ji Maharaj Vindhyapeeth Ashram for the distribution of oxygen concentrators and medical supplies to Gaucher Hospital and Nanidanda Hospital in Uttarakhand. We are also in conversation with other hospitals and partners.
Over the last two weeks, the virus has been and continues claiming 2 lives per minute. India's Ministry of Health has confirmed more cases than any country on any day has faced during the entire pandemic. It is predicted by scientists, healthcare staff and funeral directors that the number of reported cases and deaths is grossly underreported. This surge has overloaded the healthcare system and crematoriums.
This pandemic has devastated hospitals and clinics in rural and underserved communities. Healthcare facilities are overwhelmed with the number of COVID-19 cases and the lack of resources. Many patients are being turned away from treatment as there is large shortage of supplies. According to the Government of Uttarakhand's Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Dehradun (the capital) has less than 21 out of 2,206 beds equipped with oxygen left, which is less than 0.9%. The need is much more dire in smaller towns and villages.
We have all been affected by this pandemic, regardless of where we live. In order to truly overcome COVID-19, we must band together to support those in immediate and significant crisis.
Please consider supporting the citizens and healthcare staff of Uttarakhand. We are trying to raise money ASAP to support relief efforts. If you can't donate, please share this with your circles. Thank you in advance!
Best,
Vidhatri Raturi and Ishani Nautiyal
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Vid Raturi
Organizer
Plainsboro, NJ
Ishani Nautiyal
Co-organizer