UNOPS trains PSA oxygen plant new recrucits

City Desk :

The ‘Global Fund Emergency Response for Bangladesh’, in collaboration with the government of Bangladesh and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), has launched a three-day training programme for the newly recruited staff operating the Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plants, reports UNB.

The event, started on Tuesday, is a key step in preparing Bangladesh’s healthcare facilities to tackle future health crises by strengthening the oxygen therapy capacity within the country.

This project, led by the Communicable Disease Control (CDC) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP), is enhancing Bangladesh’s healthcare system by constructing 29 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plants.

Managed by UNOPS and funded by The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (GFATM), the project aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure by providing medical-grade oxygen and improving resilience to emergencies.

Under the project, 29 nationwide hospitals are receiving newly constructed PSA oxygen plants which are providing medical-grade oxygen on-site, essential equipment, and strengthened power solutions.

The training includes both theoretical and practical components covering plant construction, equipment operation, safety protocols, and hands-on on-site experience.

The participants will be equipped with critical skills to operationalize and maintain the PSA plants, ensuring long-term sustainability of the project, said the UN agency dedicated to implementing humanitarian and development projects.