Farhan Akhtar sends consignment of PPE kits to hospital

Team Udayavani, May 20, 2020, 2:00 PM IST

Mumbai: Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar says he is happy that his consignment of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) kits was sent to city-based Cama Hospital.

The actor had recently announced that he will be donating 1000 PPE kits for the healthcare professionals leading the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

He has also partnered with celebrity shout-out platform Tring to raise money for additional 1000 PPE kits.

In a tweet on Tuesday, May 19 Farhan shared pictures of the consignment boxes ready to be sent to the hospital.

“Happy to share that our consignment of PPE kits leaves for the Cama Hospital, Mumbai. Lots of love & gratitude to all who contributed. This will help to keep our medics at the frontline safe! Jai Hind,” he wrote.

The actor had earlier, on May 12, said that the first batch of PPE kits was on its way to Vakola Police Station from the factory and had urged people to contribute more towards the initiative.