New Delhi, March 24 -- Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh, on Monday, informed the Delhi Assembly regarding the number of ventilators ordered by the government, and affirmed on improving the healthcare system of the national capital.

He was responding to Leader of Opposition (LoP) Atishi's query regarding the number of ventilators ordered by the government.

Further, during the Question Hour, BJP MLA Harish Khurana also sought details on ventilators in Delhi government hospitals.

As per the state health policy, 5-7 per cent of total hospital beds should be allocated to ICUs and ventilators. Of the total ventilators available, 1,007 are owned by the Delhi government, while 646 have been provided by the central government.

The minister e...