Cognizant starts Covid vaccination drive for 650,000 staff and dependents

Ensures delivery of 1,000 oxygenated beds, ventilators, life-saving supplies with $8.5 mn relief funding

IT major Cognizant has announced a nationwide drive to vaccinate all its employees along with their dependents under its Covid-19 rapid response programme covering 650,000 people. A press release issued by the company on Monday said Cognizant would continue to support the worst-hit communities in the country through the delivery of life-saving supplies,  including 1,000 oxygenated beds, ventilators, and vaccination doses through $8.5 million (Rs 60 crore) in Covid relief funding.

The company said it has partnered with top-tier healthcare providers and hospitals with a pan-India presence to help ensure access to critical health services and vaccinations.

"Through our emergency funding to