With a view to ensure the safety and protection of doctors, nurses and all health workers’ individual safety, Grameen Fabrics and Fashion (Ltd.)  has manufactured 20,000 PPE gowns and  supplied these to different hospitals and medical centres.

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

Grameen Fabrics and Fashion Ltd is working continuously to produce  50,000 pieces of PPE including 20,000 pieces of highest grade PPE. 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 Moitri Hospital, Health Division of Hazrat Shah Jalal International Airport, Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital, Khulna Children's Hospital, Ambulance Owners Cooperative Society, Uttara Women’s Medical College and Hospital, D.S.K. Hospital, Swisscontact Bangladesh, Uttara Modern Hospital, and Bangladesh Medical Association, said the release.

Within the next 10 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 organizations 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: [email protected]) Preference will be given to those whose requirement is more urgent.

Initially Grameen has identified 2,500  families who have not received any aid from any other organization or individual during the pandimic. These 2,500 families will be given regular food supply until the virus outbreak is over. 

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