COVID-19 Initiatives
A Race Against Time to Fight a Deadly Virus
“This has been a tough fight. With each new wave, we had to move quickly and adapt. Every time we thought we had the pandemic under control, the virus surprised us.”
Singapore's Prime Minister Mr Lee Hsien Loong
In the face of a pandemic of epic proportions, communities came together and stayed resilient to tide through the greatest crisis of our generation.
The distribution of essential items such as reusable masks, surgical masks, oximeters and hand sanitiser became synonymous with Temasek Foundation’s Stay Prepared programme, designed to keep the Singapore community safe and protected through the pandemic. Beyond Singapore, we continued to reach out to our neighbours through the provision of essential and medical supplies.
Enhancing Emergency Preparedness in Singapore and the Region
#StayMasked
Staying masked is a critical step in keeping communities protected against the COVID-19 virus. Since the start of the pandemic, Temasek Foundation has distributed disposable and reusable masks to residents in Singapore.
In 2022, over 3 million reusable masks were redeemed through vending machines located across Singapore. Some 730,000 boxes of medical-grade surgical masks were collected by Singapore residents on health assistance or public assistance schemes.
Care Packs for Healthcare Workers
In appreciation of healthcare workers who selflessly dedicated their time at the frontlines, Temasek Foundation distributed more than 88,000 care packs to public healthcare workers from SingHealth, National Healthcare Group and the National University Health System.
The care packs consisted of items such as throat sprays and medical-grade surgical masks, as well as special discounts to local attractions.
Annual corporate cards to visit Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and Gardens by the Bay (Flower Dome, Cloud Forest and the OCBC Skyway) were also gifted to the three public healthcare clusters.
Keeping Young Children Engaged During Quarantine
When the COVID-19 virus started infecting more children, many of them had to be quarantined in isolation facilities. To reduce the anxiety of isolation for these young children, Temasek Foundation partnered with KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) to provide care packs for children of various age groups. These packs comprised activity kits, books, toys and games specially curated by the Child Life Therapy team that helps to support children and families during their stay in the hospital.
The items in the kits helped the children to be meaningfully engaged while serving out the quarantine period. Between December 2021 and May 2022, some 940 children have benefitted from these care packs.
Supporting International Efforts
Beyond helping the Singapore community cope with the pandemic, Temasek Foundation also supported the international community by providing medical equipment and essential supplies.
Together with the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Singapore, Temasek Foundation provided masks, personal protective equipment, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test kits, and medical equipment to support Indonesia’s efforts in providing care for its citizens.
In 2021, more than 12,500 oxygen concentrators were distributed to hospitals in Indonesia through the support of co-sponsors from Indonesia and Singapore’s business communities.
Temasek Foundation also supported the Philippines through the delivery of medical and essential equipment, including the supply of food packs and financial aid to various communities. More than 700 oxygen concentrators and 2 million reusable masks were provided to medical frontline staff and the Filipino public. Temasek Foundation was awarded the 2021 Presidential “Kaanib ng Bayan Award” by the Office of the President of the Philippines, in recognition of our contributions.
Working with the Girl Guides Association Malaysia (GGAM), Temasek Foundation provided 5,000 cube tents to all the GGAM branches in Malaysia and its network of partners and relief centres. The cube tents will help GGAM serve the community when natural disasters occur. In appreciation of our contribution, Temasek Foundation was presented an award by Her Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda The Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Binti Almarhum Al-Mutawakkil Alallah Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj, the Royal Patron of GGAM.
In India, the federal and state governments across the country distributed medical equipment provided by Temasek Foundation to residents. These included more than 8,300 oxygen concentrators, as well as ventilators, oximeters, and surgical masks.
In the face of a pandemic of epic proportions, communities came together and stayed resilient to tide through the greatest crisis of our generation.
The distribution of essential items such as reusable masks, surgical masks, oximeters and hand sanitiser became synonymous with Temasek Foundation’s Stay Prepared programme, designed to keep the Singapore community safe and protected through the pandemic. Beyond Singapore, we continued to reach out to our neighbours through the provision of essential and medical supplies.
Enhancing Emergency Preparedness in Singapore and the Region
#StayMasked
Staying masked is a critical step in keeping communities protected against the COVID-19 virus. Since the start of the pandemic, Temasek Foundation has distributed disposable and reusable masks to residents in Singapore.
In 2022, over 3 million reusable masks were redeemed through vending machines located across Singapore. Some 730,000 boxes of medical-grade surgical masks were collected by Singapore residents on health assistance or public assistance schemes.
Care Packs for Healthcare Workers
In appreciation of healthcare workers who selflessly dedicated their time at the frontlines, Temasek Foundation distributed more than 88,000 care packs to public healthcare workers from SingHealth, National Healthcare Group and the National University Health System.
The care packs consisted of items such as throat sprays and medical-grade surgical masks, as well as special discounts to local attractions.
Annual corporate cards to visit Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and Gardens by the Bay (Flower Dome, Cloud Forest and the OCBC Skyway) were also gifted to the three public healthcare clusters.
Keeping Young Children Engaged During Quarantine
When the COVID-19 virus started infecting more children, many of them had to be quarantined in isolation facilities. To reduce the anxiety of isolation for these young children, Temasek Foundation partnered with KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) to provide care packs for children of various age groups. These packs comprised activity kits, books, toys and games specially curated by the Child Life Therapy team that helps to support children and families during their stay in the hospital.
The items in the kits helped the children to be meaningfully engaged while serving out the quarantine period. Between December 2021 and May 2022, some 940 children have benefitted from these care packs.
Supporting International Efforts
Beyond helping the Singapore community cope with the pandemic, Temasek Foundation also supported the international community by providing medical equipment and essential supplies.
Together with the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Singapore, Temasek Foundation provided masks, personal protective equipment, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test kits, and medical equipment to support Indonesia’s efforts in providing care for its citizens.
In 2021, more than 12,500 oxygen concentrators were distributed to hospitals in Indonesia through the support of co-sponsors from Indonesia and Singapore’s business communities.
Temasek Foundation also supported the Philippines through the delivery of medical and essential equipment, including the supply of food packs and financial aid to various communities. More than 700 oxygen concentrators and 2 million reusable masks were provided to medical frontline staff and the Filipino public. Temasek Foundation was awarded the 2021 Presidential “Kaanib ng Bayan Award” by the Office of the President of the Philippines, in recognition of our contributions.
Working with the Girl Guides Association Malaysia (GGAM), Temasek Foundation provided 5,000 cube tents to all the GGAM branches in Malaysia and its network of partners and relief centres. The cube tents will help GGAM serve the community when natural disasters occur. In appreciation of our contribution, Temasek Foundation was presented an award by Her Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda The Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Binti Almarhum Al-Mutawakkil Alallah Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj, the Royal Patron of GGAM.
In India, the federal and state governments across the country distributed medical equipment provided by Temasek Foundation to residents. These included more than 8,300 oxygen concentrators, as well as ventilators, oximeters, and surgical masks.
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