Centre asks States to ensure oxygen supplies
The Hindu
Health Ministry reviews availability of ventilators, plants
It is the primary responsibility of States to ensure that oxygen equipment is kept functional for timely availability for patient care to meet any emergent situation, the Central government said on Friday following a review headed by Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan.
The Health Ministry added that ventilators are to be quickly installed and commissioned at the designated field health facilities. States and Union Territories were also advised to lodge any complaint related to ventilators in the online Complaint Management System which was launched on August 30, 2021.
The meeting was aimed at assessing the preparedness of the entire oxygen infrastructure including PSA plants, oxygen concentrators, and oxygen cylinders and ventilators available with States.