Karnataka Govt asks medical oxygen manufacturers to increase production
"All the manufacturers of Medical Oxygen are hereby directed to augment the production and supply liquid medical oxygen without any interruptions to meet the proportional demand irrespective of the exclusivity of the vendors as per the MoU entered into between the hospital and the supplier," a circular by Principal Secretary Commerce and Industries Department, Gaurav Gupta said.;
Bengaluru: With a surge in demand due to COVID-19 reasons, the Karnataka government has directed manufacturers of medical oxygen to augment production and supply it without interruption.
It has also asked hospitals and medical institutions to contact Assistant Drugs Controllers of the respective area to resolve any issue relating to shortage of supply.
"All the manufacturers of Medical Oxygen are hereby directed to augment the production and supply liquid medical oxygen without any interruptions to meet the proportional demand irrespective of the exclusivity of the vendors as per the MoU entered into between the hospital and the supplier," a circular by Principal Secretary Commerce and Industries department Gaurav Gupta said.
It also asked Hospitals/Medical Institutions/Refilling Units to contact the Assistant Drugs Controllers of the respective area to resolve any issue relating to the short supply of medical oxygen.
The circular dated Wednesday said the government recognizes administration of medical oxygen is essential in critical patients requiring hospitalization to prevent or control complications arising out of COVID-19 infections, in view of the surge in cases.
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