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BMC spends 4.3cr on anti-infective bed mats for hosps, docs say product unproven

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.

22 Dec 2025 4:37 am