Karnataka Govt Mandates Oxygen Plants For Private Hospitals

The Karnataka government has mandated the installation of Pressure Swing Absorption oxygen plants for all private hospitals and nursing homes. The government circular read that hospitals having over 100 beds should be capable to produce two-times oxygen quantity that required. Chief Urologist at Regal Hospital Dr Suriraju stated, "We expect the government to support hospitals", as the installation is likely to cost hospitals Rs 70-80 lakh.