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Centre provides over 3 cr masks, 1.28 cr PPEs, 10 cr HCQs to states, UTs

Along with augmenting the Covid-19 facilities, the Centre is also providing medical supplies to the states and Union territories for free

Harsh Vardhan
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The central role of the government has been in strengthening the health infrastructure of the states and Union territories.

Press Trust of India New Delhi
The government has distributed more than 3.04 crore N95 masks and over 1.28 crore personal protection equipment (PPE) kits among the states, Union territories and central institutions for free since March 11, the health ministry said on Thursday.

Also, more than 10.83 crore hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) tablets have been distributed among them, it added.

In addition, 22,533 "Make in India" ventilators have been delivered to various states, Union territories and central institutions, the ministry said, adding that the Centre is also ensuring the installation and commissioning of the machines.

The central role of the government has been in strengthening the health

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