New Delhi: As many as 1,764 oxygen concentrators, 1,760 oxygen cylinders, seven oxygen technology vegetation, 450 ventilators, and over 1.35 lakh remdesivir vials which was acquired as overseas aid has been distibuted in 38 medical establishments throughout 31 states and union territories, the Health Ministry knowledgeable that on Wednesday May 5.
“All items received up to May 4 are allocated to states and institutions, and a substantial part of it stands delivered. This is an ongoing exercise,” the well being ministry mentioned in its assertion.
The assertion learn that 1,764 oxygen concentrators, 1,760 oxygen cylinders, seven oxygen technology vegetation, 450 ventilators, greater than 1.35 lakh remdesivir vials and 1.20 lakh favipiravir strips delivered in first tranche between April 27 and May 4 have to this point been delivered to 38 tertiary care establishments and 31 states and union territories.
“This will help to supplement the medical infrastructure of these institutions and 31 states and UTs, and strengthen their clinical management capacities for prompt and effective clinical management of the hospitalised COVID19 patients,” the ministry said.
There is a devoted coordination cell that has been created in the Health Ministry to coordinate the receipt and allocation of overseas COVID-19 aid materials as grants, aid and donations. This cell began performing on April 26.Â
Also, a typical working process for this function has been framed and carried out by the Health Ministry since May 2.
