The deaths ofCovid-19 patients in Chamarajanagarand Kalaburagihospitalsin less than 24 hours due to non-availability of medical Oxygen have exposed the lack of a sturdy distribution mechanism as well as official bungling.
Despite several warnings by Health experts, the government failed to assess the shortage of oxygen and take remedial steps. The response brings to mind a Kannada proverb: digging a well for water when people are dying of thirst.
Its been more than two weeks since hospitals and health experts have repeatedly highlighted scarcity of oxygen and asked the government to ramp up facilities, especially in districts, where cases are rising.