All necessary initiatives have been taken to install a dedicated medical oxygen generation plant at Chandpur General Hospital to meet the increasing demand for life-saving gas amid a Covid-19 surge across the district.
The plant, funded by Unicef, will have the capacity to supply 2,000 litres of oxygen. The project will be implemented by Spectra International, under the direct supervision of the Health Ministry.
Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni is also providing her assistance and guidance implementing the project, said hospital Supervisor Dr Md Habib Ul Karim.
"At present, we have to bring oxygen cylinders from Comilla on demand, which costs additional time and money. This plant will meet the current demand in the district as well as will keep a reserve for 5/6 months,” said the hospital super.
Unicef, in association with Spectra International, will install oxygen plants in 25 districts across the country, he added.