Over 3,000 Etihad employees registered to volunteer to support multiple relief agencies
Etihad Airways has amplified its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to support those affected by Covid-19.
In an effort to provide additional safety for medical staff interacting with patients, the Etihad Airways Medical Centre (EAMC) collaborated with Etihad Engineering to develop personal protective equipment (PPE) that would add an additional layer of protection for healthcare professionals working in medical centres across the UAE.
“With high demand for PPE in the UAE, our innovative design team at Etihad Engineering successfully developed 1,000 face shields for us to distribute locally,” remarked Dr. Nadia Al Bastaki, Vice President Medical Services, Etihad Aviation Group.
The face shields are designed and manufactured using Etihad Engineering’s latest 3D printing technology certified by the highest aviation standards. The shields were validated by EAMC’s medical team to ensure protection.
Since the start of the pandemic, over 3,000 Etihad Airways’ employees have volunteered to support a number of government entities and initiatives including deployments to SEHA, Ma’an and Emirates Red Crescent. 800 staff volunteers alone have registered on the UAE Volunteers Platform, a community response to Covid-19.
The airline is also donating over 1000 units of essential supplies to SEHA, Emirates Foundation, ADNEC Field Hospital and Trade Centre Field Hospital with bags containing children’s activity packs and essential bathroom amenities.
