Countries are racing against time to tackle the explosion in demand. Thankfully some manufacturing giants are kicking into high gear, says Shahid Hussain.

In short supply: ventilators are needed to help the worst-hit COVID-19 victims to keep breathing. (Photo: AFP/Axel Heimken)

ABU DHABI: With more than a million infections and over 65,000 deaths around the globe, doctors and other frontline healthcare responders are facing twin problems and calling for help.