Klaus Landhaeusser (left) handed a mock cheque over to See Swee Poh (right)

Bosch has donated RM100,000 worth of medical equipment to hospitals in need through Great Heart Charity Association (GHCA), as part of the company's Corporate Social Responsibility. Bosch joined hands with GHCA to donate an Arterial Blood Gases Machine (ABG) for Hospital Sungai Buloh; an Intensive Care Closed Incubator for babies, 5,000 units of disposable face shield and 66 units of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Hospital Ampang.

Founded in 2010, GHCA is a tax exempted, non-profit charity association which initiated the Covid-19 Response and Relief Program (CRRP) at the dawn of the pandemic to aid key beneficiaries such as hospitals, underprivileged families and members who are greatly impacted by the pandemic. To-date, GHCA has successfully raised RM606,560 to support a total of six hospitals within Klang Valley via its CRRP Medical Equipment Donation Project, and Bosch is the biggest contributor to the project.

"These are testing times for everyone, and certainly a time for Bosch to step up to our promise of 'Invented for Life', which goes beyond manufacturing and innovating, but also caring for the wellbeing of people. Comparing to the overwhelming medical situation across Malaysia, our donation may seem insignificant, but we hope our small gesture can enable these hospitals to cope with essential medical treatment and protection," said Klaus Landhaeusser, managing director of Bosch Malaysia, adding that the selection of the partnering Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), medical equipment suppliers, down to the right medical equipment, each process was mindfully accomplished and audited to ensure maximum aid to the beneficiaries.

Landhaeusser also expressed his gratitude towards GHCA for their professionalism in coordinating, procuring, and delivering the medical supply, making sure every dollar and cent of the donation truly answers the hospital needs.

An intensive care closed incubator is donated to Hospital Ampang for infant treatment and surgery

Dr Rahimah Ismail, General Paediatrician of Hospital Ampang, received the incubator and other equipment on behalf of the hospital. She shared that each incubator supports up to six babies per month to monitor and regulate temperature of a premature baby, which also serves as a platform to conduct surgery. "With only ten incubators in the hospital to separate the suspected or confirmed Covid-19 infants from non-Covid-19 infants, every donated incubator could be life-saving," said Ismail.

The ABG on the other hand will be dedicated to pregnant mothers and infants in Hospital Sungai Buloh labour room. With a total of 16 machines including Bosch contribution, each patient can measure the acidity, the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood through the veins as short as 85 seconds.

In addition to the medical equipment donation, Bosch Malaysia initiated "Share to Care Fundraiser" among its associates within Klang Valley, including those who are based in its Petaling Jaya head office, Bosch Home Appliances in Petaling Jaya, and Bosch Rexroth in Shah Alam. Running from 1 October to 31 December 2021 with a target goal of RM10,000 under the CRRP Family Care Support Initiatives, all funds raised will support the livelihood of B40 underprivilege families with cash aid or in-kind donation.

"As the Covid-19 hit us, we as an NGO also see it as our responsibility to fulfil our duty in offering every possible help to hospitals in providing the best healthcare for patients suffering from the virus," said See Swee Poh, secretary and co-founder of GHCA.

See extended his appreciation to Bosch Malaysia for its generous support especially in the current times with added restrictions on various fundraising activities.

"Bosch remains committed in the Malaysian market and will continue to make a difference to the local community through partnerships with like-minded organisations as well as initiatives, technology and solutions that are invented for life," concluded Landhaeusser.

Credited to Bosch