Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M K Stalin inaugurated the first-of-its-kind 'Doorstep Healthcare' scheme across Tamil Nadu through video conferencing
Coimbatore: Chief Minister M K Stalin launched a program called 'Doorstep Healthcare' scheme across the State through video conferencing.
Various healthcare schemes are being implemented on behalf of the Health Department in the interest of the general public in Tamil Nadu. The scheme is aimed at eliminating the need for patients to visit hospitals for treating non-communicable diseases.
Addressing the media, the CM stated that the scheme was a pioneer for the whole country. “The scheme will be expanded to other parts of the State. A total of Rs. 242 crore has been allocated for this scheme and we are expecting one crore people from 30 lakh families to be benefitted from this scheme within this year,” added M K Stalin.
The Forest Minister Ramachandran launched the scheme in Nanjundapuram, Coimbatore. District Collector G S Sameeran, Corporation Commissioner Rajagopal Sunkara and many others were present.
District Non-Infectious Diseases Monitoring Officer, K Vijayakumar said, "In Coimbatore district, 75,000 people are receiving monthly medicines for diabetes and blood pressure from Government hospitals. Currently, due to the impact of Covid-19,there are various difficulties in people going directly to Government Hospitals and purchasing medicines. They are also more susceptible to infections.
Hence, a medical program is being introduced in Government Hospitals in the district to provide medicines at their doorsteps, to those over 45 years of age for their monthly medicines to keep diabetes and blood pressure under control."
This scheme is expected to benefit 50,000 patients in Coimbatore district and comes into effect in Coimbatore district from Thursday. Vehicles for the medicines delivery program will run from Nanjundapuram Urban Primary Health Center in the Corporation and from Anaimalai District, Aliyar Nagar Government Primary Health Center in rural areas. The medicines will be handed over to those in need, in a medicine box that can last for two months. It will be accompanied by a guide card on which details like doses and time for consumption of medications will be given. The beneficiaries are expected to visit the hospital two months later for a refill of the required medication which will again be for two months.
Various healthcare schemes are being implemented on behalf of the Health Department in the interest of the general public in Tamil Nadu. The scheme is aimed at eliminating the need for patients to visit hospitals for treating non-communicable diseases.
Addressing the media, the CM stated that the scheme was a pioneer for the whole country. “The scheme will be expanded to other parts of the State. A total of Rs. 242 crore has been allocated for this scheme and we are expecting one crore people from 30 lakh families to be benefitted from this scheme within this year,” added M K Stalin.
The Forest Minister Ramachandran launched the scheme in Nanjundapuram, Coimbatore. District Collector G S Sameeran, Corporation Commissioner Rajagopal Sunkara and many others were present.
District Non-Infectious Diseases Monitoring Officer, K Vijayakumar said, "In Coimbatore district, 75,000 people are receiving monthly medicines for diabetes and blood pressure from Government hospitals. Currently, due to the impact of Covid-19,there are various difficulties in people going directly to Government Hospitals and purchasing medicines. They are also more susceptible to infections.
Hence, a medical program is being introduced in Government Hospitals in the district to provide medicines at their doorsteps, to those over 45 years of age for their monthly medicines to keep diabetes and blood pressure under control."
This scheme is expected to benefit 50,000 patients in Coimbatore district and comes into effect in Coimbatore district from Thursday. Vehicles for the medicines delivery program will run from Nanjundapuram Urban Primary Health Center in the Corporation and from Anaimalai District, Aliyar Nagar Government Primary Health Center in rural areas. The medicines will be handed over to those in need, in a medicine box that can last for two months. It will be accompanied by a guide card on which details like doses and time for consumption of medications will be given. The beneficiaries are expected to visit the hospital two months later for a refill of the required medication which will again be for two months.