01-11-2020 - 23-11-2020

The Covid-19 Pandemic has unfortunately evolved as a critical and deadly menace all over the world. The geographical spread is rapid and has unfortunately reached Pune, RID 3131 as well where it is growing rapidly. In fact, Maharashtra state and Pune in particular (where RID 3131 is located) have become hot-spots of the said pandemic with large number of cases identified. Hundreds of positive cases are already identified and sadly several patients have succumbed as well. The future situation looks grim and needs action on various counts. As it is well established, the patient needs respiratory support, hence ventilators are important. Data also shows that senior citizens with other co-morbidities are the most vulnerable. They need to be monitored in ICU set up and hence the treating hospitals need ventilators besides other ICU class medical equipment. Further, as the infection spreads via physical contact and exposure to virus bearing water droplets expelled by infected persons during coughing, sneezing etc., risk of infection transfer is high. The front-line healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, paramedics etc) handling these patients also need personal protection of high order.. Rotary Clubs in District 3131 along with NGO rose to the occassion and raised funds to provide necessary equipments and PPEs to Hospitals in Pune area

Project Details

Start Date 01-11-2020
End Date 23-11-2020
Project Cost 6500000
Rotary Volunteer Hours 25
No of direct Beneficiaries 2400
Partner Clubs Rotary Club of Pune Central, Rotary Club of Lokmanynagar, Rotary Club of Pune University, Rotary Club of New City
Non Rotary Partners Pioneer Medical Research Foundation
Project Category Disease prevention and treatment, District Thrust Area, Maternal and child health