The world of Tzu Chi June 2021 (Vol.135)

2021 • 06 40 ocal News Translated by Lee Hui Yieng KL & Selangor 05.2021 Report by Tzu Chi Foundation Photo by Sam Pin Fook S ince late May, the number of Covid-19 cases continues to climb in Malaysia, with daily new cases surpassing the 7,000-mark. Following the hike, the ICUs in designated Covid-19 hospitals nationwide are operating at near capacity. Sungai Buloh Hospital is the country’s main facility for treating severe Covid-19 patients. Upon learning that the hospital was in urgent need of more ICU equipment, Tzu Chi KL & Selangor immediately responded by first donating equipment worth more than RM2.1 million, including 10 ICU ventilation and respiratory monitoring equipment, 20 high-flow nasal cannulas, 100 medical beds, 14,000 N95 masks and 10,000 face shields, to help the hospital cope with the surge in severe Covid-19 patients. Dr. Kuldip Kaur, Director of Sungai Buloh Hospital, said that the hospital is indeed facing certain challenges in terms of manpower and medical resources as the pandemic worsens. Nonetheless, she is thankful for the assistance from non-governmental organizations at this trying time. She expressed thanks to Tzu Chi for its rapid response in delivering, in batches, the necessary supplies to the hospital within a week, thereby alleviating the hospital’s shortages in time. In the spirit of safeguarding health and love, Tzu Chi Malaysia is also working together with Tzu Chi Headquarters in Taiwan and Tzu Chi branches worldwide to raise the necessary medical supplies for other countries facing severe Covid-19 situations, including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Cambodia, besides amassing blessings for the world. We sincerely call upon you to support Tzu Chi’s Covid-19 response efforts in Malaysia and abroad. To donate, please visit www.tzuchi.my/en/donate. Donating ICU Equipment to Sungai Buloh Hospital