A medical staff is seen diluting Dettol liquid for disinfectanting surfaces at a hospital, aiming to protect the environment from viruses. — VNS Photo

Reckitt has donated 500 cans of Dettol 5-liter liquid for disinfectanting surfaces and 1,600 bottles of Dettol liquid for handwashing worth VND375 million to the Hue Central Hospital’s intensive care centre for Covid-19 patients in HCM City.

Prof Dr Pham Nhu Hiep, director of the hospital, said: “Hygiene and disinfection at hospitals treating COVID-19 patients play a very important role in providing a safer working environment for medical staffs and making treatment being more convenient.”

Hospitals use Dettol liquid for wiping floors and other hard surfaces, disinfecting skin wounds and personal hygiene.

Soren Bech, general director of Reckitt Vietnam, said: “Since the epidemic broke out last year, Dettol has been present in many hospitals.”

The company earlier donated more than 500ml bottles of Dettol disinfectant, equivalent to nearly 6,000 litres, to various medical centers and hospitals nationwide.

When the fourth wave of the epidemic hit HCM City and other provinces and cities, Reckitt donated medical supplies to seven hospitals.

The company has also gradually presented 16,470 3M-KF94 medical masks, 150,000 four-layer medical masks and 9,000 personal protective equipment to hospitals in many provinces and cities. — VNS