Dr.Thomas (Special Correspondent)
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hief Minister Basavaraj Bommai termed the ‘Namma Clinic’ a revolutionary step.
Speaking after dedicating 108 Namma Clinics in BBMP limits here on Tuesday,he said education has been given importance and roads are improved.
By projecting a lot of development work,there is a need to improve the Bengaluru brand.Hitherto,there were doctors for counseling and now the patients can get well by availing of primary treatment.
Telemedicine system
The CM said in the first stage the state government has re-started 438 Namma clinics in the private sector across the state and 108 in BBMP limits as people were denied of healthcare in recent years.
Along with the common ailments like cough,and fever, even there will be examination and testing of Blood Pressure ad diabetes even the medicines will be provided free of cost.
The telemedicine system has been arranged through which necessary treatment will be given in serious cases through tele consultation with experts.
This has further strengthened the common people’s healthcare. The promise made in last year’s budget has been fulfilled now.
*Hyper-sensitive govt*
Bommai said so many programs have happened in the health department last year.The incumbent government is a hyper-sensitive government and the daily dialysis cycle which was 30,000 was increased to 60,000,the chemotherapy cycle was increased from 30,000 to 60,000, and also opened 12 new centers.
For senior citizens,eye testing is done and the spectacles are distributed free of cost.Special treatment is ensured for mentally challenged persons through the NIMHANS.
Besides,100 PHCs are upgraded as CHC and organ transplantation is given importance.Special clinics are opened for women.
The government will immediately respond to sensitive issues and work towards the improvement of the health of one and all.
