Efforts on to raise number of oxygen beds in Ernakulam

Cylinders not in use in industries being used for medical oxygen supply

While oxygen demand and supply in the district are being closely monitored, efforts are on to increase the number of beds with oxygen supply and strengthen a decentralised system at the local body level to handle emergencies. The current daily demand for oxygen in the district is 15 to 20 metric tonnes, according to District Collector S. Suhas. There are five oxygen tankers in the district. Medical oxygen is being supplied to the Government Medical College Hospital (MCH), PVS Hospital, and the CIAL COVID care centre, while smaller hospitals require around 30 to 40 oxygen cylinders. There is a possibility of shortage in supply of oxygen, and the situation is being monitored, the Collector said at a meeting with the Kochi Mayor, district panchayat president, chairpersons of corporation standing committees, and panchayat presidents.