On April 23, 2021, a leading Delhi hospital treating COVID patients issued an SOS for Oxygen as their supply was about to run out. Despite the scramble, by midnight, 25 COVID patients in the hospital died due to lack of Oxygen. The same day, many others issued an SOS asking for urgent Oxygen supply. Between April 23 and May 3, 2021, there were over 500 SOS calls for O2 from hospitals across Delhi, in many cases leading to preventable deaths. Similar calls from families ranged in thousands.
With the new strain of the virus taking hold, Delhi residents, and serious COVID patients from 8 neighboring States, continued to swarm Delhi hospitals, overwhelming their staff and infrastructure. While doctors, nurses and support staff worked 24/7 to treat patients, the lack of Oxygen frustrated their tireless efforts. Delhi was facing an acute shortage of Medical Oxygen.


Our Response
SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF), which is traditionally recognised as a leader in road safety and emergency medical response, including being the pioneer of Good Samaritan Law in India, responded to SOS calls from its Government and hospital partners. An internal team was quickly put together with experiences ranging from disaster relief to military supplies to emergency response. Additional staff was allocated to mobilise resources for procurement.
Our Taskforce
Thanks to the generosity and quick response of our donors, on April 25, 2021, SLF placed its first order for 224 Oxygen Concentrators for Delhi. Over the next several days, additional orders were placed for over 600 Oxygen Concentrators and 1500 Type D Oxygen Cylinders. In addition to the Oxygen crisis response, our data science and emergency response teams continued to oversee ambulance response in Delhi - tracking and optimising it to ensure fastest possible response.
The supplies ordered by SLF began to arrive in Delhi on May 3, 2021.
In order to ensure that the support reaches the end-user immediately, each consignment of SLF is directly way-billed to a receiving hospital. Once it arrives at the facility, it is physically marked or QR coded, booked into stock and then allocated for patient care. A team from Boston Consulting Group, engaged by the Government of NCT of Delhi and working in close cooperation with SLF, is tracking the inventory and allocation.


of 6000 Type D cylinders (capacity 300 MT)


Build self-reliance for medical Oxygen through procurement and installation of Oxygen generation infrastructure
Create additional ICU beds in Delhi, the SOS calls for which continue, with ventilator support and other technologies
Prepare for an imminent third wave of infections by helping Govt consolidate and track all intensive care resources
How to help
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Our Donors
Our efforts have been made possible by the generosity of our donors, many of whom have chosen to stay anonymous despite sizable grants towards our efforts. We sincerely thank them and acknowledge the ones below who have given us permission to share their names.
140 Oxygen Concentrators
3rd May, 2021
Supplied to: Burari Covid Facility, Delhi
Donor: Kanika Thakar Fundraiser
50 Oxygen Concentrators
5th May, 2021
Supplied to: Ambedkar Nagar Hospital, Dakshinpuri, Delhi
Donor: Breathe India Fundraiser and Swayam Charitable Trust
400 Oxygen Cylinders
5th May, 2021
Supplied to: Raj Ghat Facility, Delhi Govt
Donor: Wizcraft India
210 Oxygen Cylinders
6th May, 2021
Donor Courtesy: Awadh Oxygen
Supplied to: Public Hospitals, New Delhi
Supply of Oxygen concentrators arrives in Delhi
8th May 2021
Supplied to: Raj Ghat Facility, Delhi Govt
Donor: Awadh Oxygen
60 Oxygen Concentrators
8th May, 2021
Supplied to: Rakabganj Covid Care Centre, Delhi
Donor: Kanika Thakar Fundraiser
200 Oxygen Cylinders
9th May, 2021
Supplied to: Raj Ghat Facility, Delhi Govt
Donor: Wizcraft India
100 Ventilators
10th & 11th May, 2021
Supplied to: GTB Hospital, Delhi
Donor: Breathe India Fundraiser & Naukri.com
120 Oxygen Concentrators
11th May, 2021
Supplied to: Sardar Patel Covid Care Centre, Delhi
Donor: Motherson Sumi
69 Oxygen Concentrators
12th & 13th May, 2021
Supplied to: Indira Gandhi Hospital, Dwarka, Delhi
Donor: Kanika Thakar Fundraiser & other donors
40 Ventilators
14th May, 2021
Supplied to: GTB Hospital, Delhi
Donor: JP Morgan & Milaap
200 Oxygen Cylinders
15th May, 2021
Supplied to: Raj Ghat Facility, Delhi Govt
Donor: Wizcraft India
20 Oxygen Concentrators
18th May, 2021
Supplied to: Public Hospital, Delhi
Donor: Motherson Sumi
20 Ventilators
21st May, 2021
Supplied to: GTB Hospital, Delhi
400 Oxygen Cylinders
22nd & 23rd May, 2021
Supplied to: Raj Ghat Facility, Delhi Government
100 oxygen Cylinders
23rd May, 2021
Supplied to: Chikmagulur District Hospital, Karnataka
Donor: Kanika Thakar Fundraiser
350 Oxygen Concentrators
24th May, 2021
Supplied to: Mundka Warehouse, Delhi & UP
Donor: Kanika Thakar Fundraiser
100 Oxygen Cylinders
24th May, 2021
Supplied to: Madikere district hospital & Mandiya district hospital, Karnataka
Donors: Kanika Thakar Fundraiser
40 Ventilators
25th May, 2021
Supplied to: GTB Hospital, Delhi
Donor: Kanika Thakar Fundraiser