Govt launches programme to train healthcare workers on efficient management of medical oxygen

Launching the National Oxygen Stewardship Programme at the AIIMS here, Union Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar said the country witnessed an increased demand for medical oxygen during the COVID-19 pandemic, hence its rational use has become mandatory and need of the hour. Drawing lessons from the pandemic-induced crisis of medical oxygen in … Read more

Stop politics on oxygen shortage, take note of efforts to hike production: Mandaviya to opposition

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Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday asked the opposition parties to stop playing politics over oxygen shortage during the second wave of COVID-19 infections and take note of the Centre’s efforts to ramp production of the life-saving gas to meet the surge in demand. Addressing the Lok Sabha during the Question Hour, he said … Read more

India gets overseas aid from Kuwait, Qatar in Navy warships

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The supplies will augment India’s O2 availability amidst a surge of the coronavirus pandemic and worsening health crisis due to shortage of oxygen, critical for treating Covid 19 patients. India got more overseas aid on Monday as nine warships deployed by the Indian Navy, as part of its Covid relief ‘Operation Samudra Setu II’, transported … Read more

Covid-19: Basic difference between oxygen concentrator and oxygen cylinder, their usage — Explained

The basic difference between a concentrator and a cylinder is the way they provide oxygen. India is currently facing the second wave of Covid-19 and experts believe that the country is in the middle of the worst phase. With around four lakh new cases of coronavirus infections being reported daily over the past few days, … Read more

ITC extends financial support to set up 200-300 bed Covid facility

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Ltd has extended financial support for creating a 200-300 bed Covid facility which is being set up by Medica Superspeciality Hospital in Kolkata. The makeshift facility will also augment vaccination drive of the government. The West Bengal government has permitted the use of Kishore Bharati Stadium in Kolkata for the set-up of this medical facility. … Read more

Coronavirus India Live Update: Centre asks states to implement intensive, focused containment framework; urges people to wear masks at home as well

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Several states have reported deaths of patients due to a shortage of medical oxygen in the last few days. (Photo source: PTI) Coronavirus (Covid-19) Cases and Death Toll in India Live Update: With no let-up in the second wave, the Centre has asked all states and Union Territories (UTs) to take strict measures at the … Read more