Credit Suisse has pledged Rs. 45 million (approx. US$590,000) to support government and community efforts to address urgent healthcare needs arising from the Covid-19 outbreak in Maharashtra, company said.
The aid is being deployed through NGOs, and will be used to fund the procurement of critical medical equipment and protective gear for over 4,000 frontline healthcare workers across nine government hospitals in Mumbai and Pune.
Mickey Doshi, CEO India, Credit Suisse, said, “In these trying times, it is important that we come together to support our wider communities. Credit Suisse is privileged to support our local medical teams who have been working tirelessly to provide lifesaving treatment, and ensure they can continue to do so while safeguarding their own health.”
