UNOPS Procures iCareLife Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR) for COVID-19 Frontliners in the Philippines
Manila, Philippines – December 2021
About UNOPS – United Nations Office for Project Services
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, helping governments and partners implement humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding projects in more than 80 countries. Specializing in procurement, infrastructure, and project management, UNOPS delivers life-saving health supplies, builds hospitals, and strengthens health systems worldwide — especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
iCareLife is a verified and certified supplier to UNOPS, successfully selected through their rigorous global vendor registration and procurement process for high-quality infection-control equipment, including Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR) delivered to frontline workers in the Philippines.
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, iCareLife was selected by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to supply high-performance Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR) to healthcare workers across the Philippines.
Working hand-in-hand with our exclusive Philippine partner Biosite Medical Systems Inc., iCareLife successfully delivered hundreds of PAPR units in late 2023 — providing critical, full-head protection to doctors, nurses, and frontline staff battling the virus in high-risk environments.
Our Trusted Partner: Biosite Medical Systems Inc.
Founded September 21, 2005, Biosite Medical Instruments, Inc. is a leading Philippine distributor of diagnostic instruments, lab supplies, medical consumables, and imaging equipment. With 210 employees across Manila, Cebu, and Davao, and 32 years of collective expertise, Biosite specializes in blood banking, transfusion medicine, and clinical solutions for hospitals nationwide.
ISO 9001:2015 certified since 2022 for medical device trading, Biosite earned Coagulation Dealer of the Year 2022 from Marsman Drysdale. During COVID-19, they supplied DOH with consumables and installed biosafety refrigerators countrywide — proving their reliability in crisis response.
Visit Biosite →Why UNOPS Chose iCareLife PAPR
After rigorous evaluation against international standards, UNOPS selected iCareLife PAPR for its:
- ≥ 99.97 % filtration efficiency with certified HEPA filters
- Lightweight, ergonomic design for 8+ hour shifts
- Long-lasting battery (up to 12 hours continuous use)
- Full-face visor with anti-fog coating
- Compliance with EN 12941 TH3P and NIOSH standards
“The iCareLife PAPR gave our healthcare workers the confidence and safety they needed when treating COVID-19 patients. The equipment performed flawlessly under extreme conditions.”
— Procurement Team, UNOPS Philippines
iCareLife and Biosite Medical Systems team during the official handover to UNOPS Philippines, December 2023
A Proven Track Record in Pandemic Response
From 2020–2023, iCareLife became one of the most trusted PAPR brands across Southeast Asia, supplying:
- Department of Health (DOH) hospitals in the Philippines
- Major private networks (The Medical City, St. Luke’s, Makati Medical Center)
- Government facilities in Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia
Even as the world moves past the pandemic, many hospitals continue to use iCareLife PAPR for MDR-TB wards, oncology units, and high-containment procedures — proof of its lasting quality and reliability.
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