Healthcare support programme in the crisis caused by COVID 19 in Spain
The Amancio Ortega Foundation set a process in motion in March 2020 of purchasing medical material for the fight against COVID-19 and donating it immediately to health centres around the country. The acquisition of material was carried out in accordance with the technical-sanitary guidelines set by the Spanish authorities. The material was made available as soon as it arrived in Spain.
The goal of this action was to supplement available equipment for the necessary care of patients while increasing the protection capacity of the health professionals themselves against exposure to the virus. The material acquired consisted mainly of respirators for intensive care units (950), filter masks (17 million) and other protective equipment, corona virus detection kits (1.4 million) and complementary equipment, such as hospital beds (350).
Ensuring healthy lives and promoting universal well-being are central to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
A robust economy has long been recognised as one that requires investments in infrastructure (transport, irrigation, energy, information and communications technology). These are essential for achieving sustainable development, empowering societies in many countries, fostering increased social stability and making cities more resilient to climate change.
The international community has made great strides in lifting people out of poverty. The most vulnerable nations—the least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing states—continue to make headway in the fight against poverty. However, inequalities and sharp disparities in access to health and education services and other productive assets remain.
A successful sustainable development agenda requires partnerships between governments, the private sector and civil society. Building inclusive partnerships based on principles and values, a shared vision, and shared goals that put people and the planet at the enter is needed at the global, regional, national and local levels.