Provide Oxygen Concentrators to COVID-19 Patients in Need

India becomes the first country in the world to record 4 lakh cases in 24 hours, with recorded death toll rising to 3,523. This has led to the World Health Organization (WHO) Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus commenting on the deteriorating COVID-19 situation in India who said that the current crisis is a 'devastating reminder' of what the virus can do. Due to the rising cases of COVID-19, the healthcare system is overburdened and a lot of patients are not able to get hospital beds, Oxygen supply, and other supplies on time, which is leading to the rising death toll. This devastating second wave of coronavirus in India has seen hospitals getting overwhelmed with rising number of COVID-19 patients, leading to widespread shortages of bed, oxygen and other supplies. The country now has the greatest demand for oxygen out of all other low, lower-middle and upper-middle-income countries, according to the PATH Oxygen Needs Tracker.

COVID-19 cases are rising in India, and a lot of critical patients are not able to get the required Oxygen supply on time. Primary reason of death is observed to be lack of Oxygen supply for most of the patients. Hence, NF will provide Oxygen Concentrators to critical patients PAN India.

Following are the features of the Oxygen Concentrator NF will give to patients in need:-

• High concentration oxygen production
• CECA Molecular sieve
• 1L-7L adjustable
• Remote Control
• LED large screen
• Continuous oxygen supply for 48 hours
• Sound reduction design
• Intelligent voice

Note: The specifications and cost of model will change based on availability of the product.

Duration: 3 months (May 2021 to July 2021)

Implementation Plan:-

1. Procure and place Oxygen Concentrators at NF Centres for COVID-19 patients
2. Spread Awareness in NF Student Network who are from underserved communities, also run need-based Social Media Campaign
3. Receive enquiries and check neediness of the patient
4. Loan out Oxygen Concentrator (for free) after collecting relevant proofs
5. Patient will use Oxygen Concentrator for 10 Days and then return it to NF centre
6. Make available the Oxygen Concentrator for next patient in need

This project will provide Oxygen supply to COVID-19 patients with low Oxygen level in need of Oxygen supply.

Target Beneficiaries:-

1.      COVID-19 Patients or Patients with COVID-19 symptoms (low Oxygen level)

2.      Patients with Doctor’s Prescription to take Oxygen Supply

3.      COVID-19 Patients with a proof of dropped Oxygen Rate (Proof: Picture of Oximeter Reading of the patient)

Location:

Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Bhopal and many other cities are struggling with the high number of COVID-19 patients and high number of deaths. Hospitals and healthcare system is overwhelmed by the number of critical patients. This project can become a helping hand in improving the situation.

We will be able to reach as many cities as possible, depending on the availability of resources.