Red Cross

Health Minister Distributes Masks, Soaps At Old Delhi Railway Station

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 30, 2020

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and chairman of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) distributed masks and soaps at the Old Delhi Railway Station on Monday, stating it was the biggest weapon to fight COVID-19.

Climate Change Much Bigger Threat Than Covid-19, Says Red Cross

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday November 17, 2020

The world should react with the same urgency to climate change as to the coronavirus crisis, the Red Cross said Tuesday, warning that global warming poses a greater threat than Covid-19.

Beirut Fire Hits Warehouse Where Food Aid Stored: Red Cross

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 10, 2020

The International Committee of the Red Cross Thursday said its humanitarian operations risked serious disruption as a fire at the Lebanese capital's port hit a warehouse containing its food aid.

President Flags Off Relief Material For The Flood-Hit In Assam, Bihar, UP

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Friday July 24, 2020

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday flagged off nine trucks with Red Cross relief supplies for the flood-affected people of Assam, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The relief material included tarpaulins, tents, clothes, blankets, kitchen utensils, mosquito nets, bed sheets, buckets and two water purification units, according to a Rashtrapati Bhawan statem...

Harsh Vardhan Launches eBlood Services Mobile App Amid COVID-19 Crisis

India News | ANI | Thursday June 25, 2020

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today launched the eBlood Services Mobile Application, in partnership with the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), for easy access to blood in this critical time of coronavirus pandemic.

US Hands Over First Batch Of 100 Ventilators To India To Fight COVID-19

India News | ANI | Tuesday June 16, 2020

US Ambassador to India Kenneth I Juster today handed over the first lot of 100 ventilators from US Agency for International Development (USAID) to New Delhi at the Indian Red Cross Headquarters.

Coronavirus: Red Cross Urges Halt to Cyber-Attacks on Healthcare Sector Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Reuters | Tuesday May 26, 2020

The Red Cross called for an end to cyber-attacks on healthcare and medical research facilities during the coronavirus pandemic, in a letter published Tuesday and signed by a group of political and business figures.

Scientists Fight Online Coronavirus Misinformation War

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 26, 2020

Scientists involved in the debate want to forge a "culture of science" among the public to help them understand what they hear and read, Chambru said.

Coronavirus: Ferrari Driver Charles Leclerc Turns Red Cross Volunteer

Edited By Shams Raza Naqvi | Friday May 1, 2020

The Ferrari driver helped in distribution of meals and transporting medical equipment in Monte Carlo.

Coronavirus Lockdown: Maruti Suzuki Strengthens Support To Villages In Haryana

Edited by Shubham Parashar | Monday April 20, 2020

Maruti Suzuki has delivered over 120,000 cooked meals in the last three weeks and has distributed over 10,000 ration kits to community members through local administration and the Indian Red Cross Society.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Land Rover Deploys New-Gen Defender For Relief Operations Globally

Edited By Sameer Contractor | Tuesday March 31, 2020

The new-generation Land Rover Defender is one of the most capable SUVs to come from the British automaker, keeping in check the nameplates ethos. So, what better way than to put the SUV to actual use. With the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic spreading across the UK, all efforts are being made to ensure relief work goes on across all corners. To contri...

Mental Issues Due To Coronavirus Could Be Silent Killer: Red Cross

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 27, 2020

The Red Cross called Friday for increased psychological support to health workers and others fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, warning of rising suicides as a result of pressure and isolation.

President Asks Governors To Engage Religious Bodies To Fight Coronavirus

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 27, 2020

President Ram Nath Kovind Friday asked governors and lieutenant governors (LGs) of states and union territories to rope in volunteers from the Red Cross and other religious organisations to contain the spread of coronavirus "at the earliest", an official spokesman said.

Google Launches "SOS Alert" For Coronavirus

World News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Friday January 31, 2020

The company has also donated 250,000 dollars through its charitable arm Google.org to the Chinese branch of Red Cross to aid the coronavirus relief work.

Australia Fire: Facebook Steps Up Its Relief Efforts for Australia Bushfires

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday January 16, 2020

Facebook has announced to match up to $1 million (Australian dollars) in donations made to non-profit organisation GlobalGiving and donating $250,000 to the Australian Red Cross towards bushfires relief efforts.