UNICEF sent 3,000 oxygen concentrators to India, supporting government in acceleration of vaccine rollout

The UN children's agency has sent critical life-saving supplies, including 3,000 oxygen concentrators, diagnostic tests and other equipment to help India combat a devastating new wave of COVID-19.

The UNICEF also said it is continuing to support the Indian government in the acceleration of its national vaccine rollout to equitably reach all population groups.

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During the daily press briefing on Friday, Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the UN chief, referred to the tweet by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that he and the UN family stand in solidarity with the people of the country as they face a horrific COVID-19 outbreak and the UN stands ready to step up its support to the country.

Haq said UN Resident Coordinator in India Renata Lok-Dessallien shares the Secretary-General's sentiments.

The UNICEF is helping to procure and install 25 oxygen plants for hospitals in the Northeast and Maharashtra, as well as the installation of thermal scanners at ports of entry countrywide.

'The UNICEF and partners are continuing to support the Government of India in the acceleration of its national vaccine rollout to equitably reach all population groups,' a press release from the UN agency said.

Vials of the COVID-19 vaccine have to be carefully packed at cold temperatures to ensure they remain effective when administered, part of the so-called cold chain, a series of precisely coordinated events in temperature-controlled environments to store, manage and transport these life-saving products.
 

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