400 CHCs will be upgraded across Rajasthan to tackle 3rd wave

As the country is staring at an impending third wave of Covid-19 pandemic, the has already started preparing itself to face the situation.
The state government has decided to strengthen 300-400

community Health centres (CHCs) across the state. Apart from increasing the number of beds, each bed will be linked with an Oxygen cylinder or concentrator. Also, ICU facilities with ventilators would be set up in all the CHCs.

The CHCs will be equipped with oxygen cylinders, concentrators, oxygen Plants (in bigger CHCs) and medicines for children. A core team has been formed by the health department to prepare the plan. Medicines and equipment have been identified for the CHCs and the process of procurement has already started.