Benfica buys thousands of medical equipment to donate to the NHS

Benfica acquired thousands of medical equipment to donate to the National Health Service (SNS), in a joint effort by the club, foundation and professional footballers, in the context of combating the covid-19 pandemic, the national champion said today.

In a note published on the official website, Benfica noted that the acquisition of that medical equipment is the result of a concerted effort to combat the pandemic of the new coronavirus between the club, its foundation and the players of the professional football squad.

The Lisbon club recalled that, in addition to the donations, they added the various initiatives of a solidarity and altruistic nature of the Benfica houses, tireless in working on the ground, in Portugal and throughout the world, in support of local communities.