CUH staff launch appeal for respiratory equipment to be sent to India

On Wednesday, India’s coronavirus death toll crossed 200,000 as a devastating surge of new infections tears through cities and rural areas alike and leaves healthcare systems on the brink of collapse.

Standing next to the Air India Memorial at the hospital were Dr Ger O'Callaghan, CEO, CUH, Professor Seamus O'Reilly, Oncological Consultant and Dr Kishore, Lead Clinician Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon. Picture: Dan Linehan

Staff at Cork University Hospital (CUH) have launched an appeal for donations of respiratory equipment from other hospitals, medical suppliers and healthcare groups that can be sent to India to assist in their fight against Covid-19.

On Monday, the Government said Ireland will send 700 ventilators and other equipment to India to help in its fight against the deadly new wave of Covid-19.