MTN has pledged R8 million in equipment and infrastructure as well as food parcels as it joins forces with government to curb coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in
The network operator is stepping up support in
MTN is providing Wi-Fi access to all medical personnel and patients
within the
The GDoH specified that they required 20 desktop computers and Wi-Fi connectivity to assist in running the field hospital.
MTN has provided the equipment to the value of R800 000.
In responding to the
The tablets and data, valued at R1,05 million, will be used to capture and record information from community screenings in real-time.
MTN has undertaken to contribute a further 350 (7 inch) tablets to other provinces to support healthcare workers on the ground.
The value of this support is estimated at R650 000.
At a national level,
value of R3,5 million, to worst-affected communities.
The donation will assist approximately 27 500 beneficiaries.
harnessing the power of technology and leveraging extensive community network, developed by the
'Sadly, it is the communities that have the least resources to mitigate the impact of this pandemic that are the hardest hit,' she said.
A total of R10 million of that relief package has been pledged to
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