medical equipment

“In the ongoing pandemic, ventilator support will be required for about 5-8% of patients whereas a large number would require oxygen support. A need was therefore felt to design a suitable portable arrangement."

The Indian Railways has decided to upgrade its existing first aid kit, to include facilities to deal with various medical emergencies.

New hospitals with better infrastructure and medical equipment will come up in Assam, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.