Medical oxygen shortages threaten millions globally, new commission warns

A major Lancet commission identifies critical gaps in access to medical oxygen across low- and middle-income countries, where supply failures contribute to preventable deaths during surgical procedures and respiratory crises. The finding signals urgent need for policy intervention and infrastructure investment in oxygen delivery systems, with implications for healthcare suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and governments worldwide.

Originaltitel: Reducing global inequities in medical oxygen access: the<em> Lancet</em><em> Global</em><em> Health</em> Commission on medical oxygen security