No WHO nod, no clinical trials: BMC spends 4.3cr on ‘mystery’ product for hospitals; doctors say ‘anti-infective bed mats’ unproven
📅 Published: December 22, 2025 |
📂 Category:Uncategorized
Mumbai’s BMC is spending over Rs 4 crore on ‘anti-infective bed cover mats’ for its medical colleges, a product unknown to many infection control specialists. Supplied by a real estate firm, the mats claim to kill 99.99% of microbes, but lack real-world clinical trial backing. Experts question their efficacy and necessity.
