Oxygen Shortage

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Many lives could have been saved during the second wave of the Covid pandemic if containment strategies were implemented on time, a parliamentary panel has said. (Representational Image/AP)

Could have saved many lives if govt acted on time during Covid 2nd wave: Par panel

The government should have continued its efforts to monitor the resurgence of Covid and its possible outrage in the country, the panel said

13 Sep 2022 12:39 PM

A file photo of COVID-19 patient on oxygen support waits to be admitted at Patna Medical College and Hospital, during the second wave of coronavirus in Patna. (PTI)

BJP, Congress in tussle over oxygen deaths

Opposition accuses Centre of lying in Parliament, BJP says HC stand shows hypocrisy

22 Jul 2021 1:12 AM

PM Modi at the review meeting. (Photo: Twitter/@narendramodi)

PM Modi asks officials to ensure oxygen plants are functional at earliest

PSA oxygen plants contributed by PM CARES are coming up in all states and districts of the country

09 Jul 2021 1:56 PM

On May 5, the Supreme Court had directed the Central government to maintain a supply of 700 MT of oxygen to the national capital. (Photo: PTI/File)

Delhi govt exaggerated oxygen need during 2nd wave peak by 4 times, states SC panel

The average consumption of oxygen in Delhi was between 284 to 372 MT, said the report

25 Jun 2021 1:05 PM

A relative of a Covid-19 victim (2L) pays his respect before a cremation at Nigambodh Ghat Crematorium on the banks of the Yamuna river in New Delhi in the early hour of April 22, 2021. (AFP)

COVID-19: Over 3.32 lakh fresh cases in India in single day, record 2,263 fatalities

Country's total tally surge to 1,62,63,695, while active cases cross the 24-lakh mark

23 Apr 2021 11:33 AM

Oxygen cylinders brought from Maharashtra being unloaded from a truck. (PTI File)

Railways' 'Oxygen Express' trains to meet high demand amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Amid spiralling coronavirus cases in the country, the demand for medical oxygen in the country has gone through the roof

19 Apr 2021 1:28 AM

Undertakers in protective personal equipment prepare for a Muslim burial at Johannesburg's main Westpark Cemetery. (AP)

South Africa surpasses UK in confirmed coronavirus cases

South Africa now has world’s eighth-highest number of cases, which represents nearly half of all the confirmed cases on African continent

15 Jul 2020 12:13 PM

There were allegations that the deaths happened due to disruption in the oxygen supply. (Photo: PTI)

Farrukhabad: Doctors threaten mass leave to protest FIR against colleagues

An FIR against the CMO and the CMS was registered on Monday night in Farrukhabad, about 180 km from the state capital.

04 Sep 2017 8:30 PM

A file photo of a hospital staff member checks newly-arrived oxygen cylinders at Baba Raghav Das Medical College Hospital in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Thirty-three children died on August 10 and 11 at the BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur, around the time there was a disruption in the oxygen supply. (Photo: AP )

Streamline PPPs to improve healthcare for the poor

The government should introspect and question its ability to govern and run hospitals.

29 Aug 2017 1:25 AM

A relative attends to a child receiving treatment at the state-run Baba Raghav Das Medical College Hospital in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Acute encephalitis syndrome is a catch-all term to describe patients suffering fever, vomiting, headaches and brain function issues such as confusion, trouble speaking and coma along with seizures. (Photo: AP)

Gorakhpur tragedy: Doctors want focus on encephalitis

Thirty-three children died Aug. 10 and 11 at the BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur, around the time there was a disruption in the oxygen supply.

22 Aug 2017 12:13 AM

Pushpa Walia, the Human Resources official of the firm that supplied oxygen to Baba Raghav Das Medical College (BRD) hospital. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Gorakhpur tragedy: BRD Hospital oxygen supplier denies 'disruption' in supply

As many as 63 lives have been lost so far due to alleged disruption in the supply of liquid oxygen in the hospital.

12 Aug 2017 1:27 PM

Family members and relatives mourn outside the BRD Hospital in Gorakhpur where at least 30 children died since the past two days, allegedly due to oxygen supply cut on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Oxygen supply cut kills 63 children in 6 days, UP CM calls emergency meet

Earlier in the day, the alleged disruption in the supply of liquid oxygen at the hospital claimed lives of two more children.

12 Aug 2017 9:39 AM

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