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The air conditioning system is proving to be one of the biggest challenges faced by the SLBMC.<\/p>

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On an inspection, the Minister and the new manager of the hospital\u2019s maintenance discovered 20 empty bottles of Freon\u2014the substance utilized by A\/Cs and refrigerators to lower temperatures in these machines.<\/p>\n

There was a recognition that all the systems require strong maintenance. Until such time that the central unit is either repaired or replaced, 30 individual units have been installed in critical places in the hospital.<\/p>

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A 50-ton chiller has been purchased for the Operating Theatres at the SLBMC; the chiller produces cold water which plays a critical role in the cooling of the air that enters into the theatres.<\/p>

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The air conditioning system is proving to be one of the biggest challenges faced by the SLBMC. On an inspection, the Minister and the new manager of the hospital\u2019s maintenance discovered 20 empty bottles of Freon\u2014the substance utilized by A\/Cs and refrigerators to lower temperatures in these machines. 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