Kozhikode Medical College Hospital in Kerala faces shortage of medical oxygen, many surgeries postponed
The Hindu
Hospital authorities say remaining stock of oxygen is being used only for the COVID-19 intensive care unit. Presently, only emergency surgeries are allowed at the hospital
The Government Medical College Hospital (MCH), Kozhikode, appears to be facing a shortage of medical oxygen, leading to cancellation of many scheduled surgeries on Wednesday, including those for cancer patients. According to sources, the crisis began on Tuesday night. Though the authorities attempted to arrange alternative measures, the efforts were not fully successful. The authorities decided to use the remaining stock only for the COVID-19 intensive care unit. Presently, only emergency surgeries are allowed at the hospital.A crowd comprising farmers, researchers, professors, students, and horticulture enthusiasts thronged the ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru, on Friday for the inaugural ceremony of the Triphal Diversity Show which showcased 300 mango, 100 jackfruit, and 100 banana genotypes in collaboration with ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana, Tiruchirappalli.
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