OTE: In the donation of 2 million euros to support Greek hospitals with ventilators, beds suitable for ICUs and other medical equipment, based on the needs determined by the Ministry Health, the OTE Group is moving forward, supporting the national effort to deal with the health crisis caused by the spread of the new coronavirus.
The OTE Group immediately proceeds with the delivery of 25 ventilators, worth 255.000 euros, while it is in development a major effort for the purchase of additional ventilators and dozens of fully equipped beds for the Intensive Care Units of the reference Greek hospitals.
At the same time, in consultation with the coordinating department of the Ministry of Health, it will proceed with the purchase of other medical equipment, based on the needs of the hospitals. The total offer of the OTE Group will amount to 2 million euros.
"In these difficult times, we are all together. With our partnership, our country will emerge victorious. We hope that the supply of medical equipment will help the titanium work of our Greek hospitals, doctors and nurses, who are sacrificing themselves every day in the fight for the care of our fellow human beings, "said Group President and Chief Executive Officer Timothy Group. .
OTE Group has undertaken initiatives and a series of measures for the protection of its people, the shielding of telecommunication infrastructures and services, but also the provision of services and digital tools, which facilitate the increased needs of its subscribers for communication, connectivity, entertainment and work from home.
80% of the people working for the OTE Group, over 13.000 people, are already working remotely – for over two weeks now. At the same time, the front line people of the OTE Group take care every day to ensure the good of communication for citizens, businesses and agencies.