First ever oxygen can launched
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 15 2018:
For the first time in the State, portable oxygen can "Oxy 99" was launched by Krishpa Healthcare and Consultancy Pvt Ltd at City Convention Centre today.
Speaking at the launching function, Krishpa Health Care & Consultancy Pvt Ltd founder Shanta Nongmaithem said Krishpa Healthcare mission was set in motion considering the immense lack of proper medical needs and facilities at villages and far off areas of Manipur.
He said the first everportable oxygen can, which is manufactured by Delhi Cryogenic Products Pvt Ltd, has been medically approved and has a capacity of six litres.
Shanta informed that anyone with breathing problem can carry the can easily and utilize it whenever needed.
Informing that the product can also be purchased online which could take nearly two to three months to deliver, he said that the people can order the product any time through Krishpa Healthcare's toll free number.
He conveyed that a new office of the company will be opened at Singjamei on January 3 while adding that Oxy 99 will be made available at pharmacies as well.
The company's founder said that 4000 Oxy 99 cans have been procured till date while 10,000 cans will reach the State soon.
Meanwhile, Dr Rituparna who attended the ceremony, said that chronic smokers, asthma patients, people with cardiac problem and those who have breathing issues while doing exercise or hiking can utilize Oxy 99 .
It can be used for emergency cases as well, she added.
CC Higher Secondary School Principal Indrani Nongmaithem and Advocate Maibam Nilachandra also attended the ceremony, among others.