‘Government mulling to cap price to treat Black Fungus cases in private hospitals ‘
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Bengaluru: “Government will soon cap the price for treatment of black fungus in government hospitals,” said Health and Medical Minister Dr K Sudhakar.
He was speaking to media after visiting the C V Raman General Hospital and Epidemic Diseases Hospital in Bengaluru.
There is no shortage of medicine for treatment of black fungus. Centre has allocated more than 1000 vials. Black fungus patients will get free treatment in all government hospital. Government is also thinking to cap the price of treatment in private hospitals, he said.
“About 100 ICU beds are being set up through CSR initiatives. 77 beds will come up at C V Raman General Hospital and another 24 ICU beds will come up at Epidemic Diseases Hospital. A 1000 LPM oxygen generator unit allocated through PM Cares Fund is also being installed at CV Raman General Hospital. These will be inaugurated by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday.”
The demand for beds has come down in Bengaluru as cases have reduced. However government will continue to ramp up infrastructure to ensure preparedness for future waves, said Minister.
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