Soon after Thailand rolled out the initial batches of COVID-19 vaccines, the emergence of new clusters and the spread of the highly-contagious Delta variant nationwide was making it extremely difficult for healthcare providers. Medical resources were severely strained as hospital wards were packed and residents were finding it difficult to access public healthcare and COVID-19 tests.
During the challenging first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand, DKSH stood by our commitment to support frontline healthcare professionals and patients. Through our D-Give program, we equipped frontliners with the necessary tools to protect themselves while treating their patients. We provided medical grade supplies worth over THB 1.7 million (USD 45,000) to five hospitals across different provinces.
We connected with the hospitals directly to gauge their immediate needs and responded by donating the much-needed medical-grade supplies, including N-95 surgical masks, PPE and face shields, hand sanitizers, disinfectant sprays, disinfectant wipes, and other industrial-grade necessities. This donation was made possible thanks to the contribution from DKSH employees and their families, which was then matched by the company.
At DKSH, our purpose is to enrich people’s lives. We do so by providing reliable access to high-quality and responsible products and services, creating sustainable value for our partners, and contributing to raising the quality of life in the communities we operate in by generating jobs, perspectives, and opportunities for people’s development and growth.