Ooredoo Group has donated USD 161,332 to the government to acquire ventilators, personal protective equipment (PPE) and testing supplies to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the Maldives.
Ooredoo stated the strong commitment was formally conveyed via audio conferencing to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih by Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Maldives Najib Khan. Ooredoo said it has always remained a close partner to the people of the Maldives, reaffirming their strong commitment towards supporting local communities overcome the challenges being faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ooredoo Maldives has been closely collaborating with government agencies including the President's Office, the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) and the Health Protection Agency (HPA) to provide key measures of support for the national response to the pandemic. It includes critical connectivity support, mass awareness on COVID-19 prevention and relief, as well as digital solutions which enable online education, health services and enterprise.
Understanding its fundamental role as a telecommunication and technology provider to keep people safe and businesses running, Ooredoo Maldives said it remains committed to supporting the government and the people of Maldives during the unprecedented public health emergency.