The United Nations is supporting India as it fights a major spike in COVID-19 cases.

Resident Coordinator Renata Lok Dessallien said that in India’s time of need, the UN is doing everything possible to urgently provide critical equipment and supplies to central and state governments in the country. The WHO and UNICEF are procuring equipment and supplies, which includes 7,000 oxygen concentrators and 500 nasal devices for oxygen supply, besides oxygen generating plants, testing machines, and personal protective kits. WHO is also helping the country by procuring mobile field hospitals which could be set up in the most affected areas. While these field hospitals have a capacity of 20 to 30 beds, it can be increased to a maximum of 50, when required… (UN, April 28, 2021)