The Spokesperson for the Egyptian Health Ministry Khaled Megahed announced that an electronic system is now in place within hospitals across the country which tracks data on oxygen consumption, the number of beds and occupied ventilators. Megahed explained that Zayed reviewed stocks of medicines and medical supplies as well as all strategic stock of medical oxygen. Zayed ordered that the strategic oxygen stock for any hospital should cover no less than 12 operating hours with 100 percent occupancy. According to Megahed the minister also ordered that a medical team be assigned in every hospital to followup how coronavirus patients are given medical services, ensuring this is done so through sound clinical practices and updated coronavirus treatment protocols. In addition, the minister instructed that a central supply task force in the ministry be formed to supply her with two reports per day keeping her up-to-date on the latest developments.

Source: Egypt Independent January 05, 2021 09:33 UTC