Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday expressed his commitment to ensure healthcare facility and augment facilities at the state-run Medical College Hospital in Raipur (MEKAHARA) and the Advanced Cardiac Institute (ACI) under it.
Baghel was speaking at the Aabhar Programme organized by beneficiaries of the Chief Minister Special Health Assistance Scheme.
Patients and their families who benefited from the scheme thanked the Chief Minister for launching the welfare scheme, which provides financial aid up to Rs 25 lakhs.
Baghel, addressing the Aabhar Programme, said Chhattisgarh has significantly promoted health and happiness. The state's health facilities have been expanded to reach even remote forest areas for easy access.
He also vowed to provide all necessary facilities, including modern equipment, to strengthen the Advanced Cardiac Institute.
The Chief Minister said heart disease was seen as one of the most severe medical conditions.
“Treating diseases related to the heart is a complicated and costly process, and hospitals frequently experience a shortage of crucial equipment and resources”, he said.
To address these issues, the government had established an Advanced Cardiac Institute.
Additionally, the government is running Dr. Khubchand Baghel Swasthya Sahayata Yojana and Chief Minister Special Health Assistance Scheme to ensure that patients get financial support for treating heart diseases and all other ailments without facing any financial difficulties, Baghel said.
Recently, Bhoomi Pujan was done for a seven-story super specialty hospital, which will house 700 beds and a cutting-edge technology. The construction of this hospital will cost Rs 325 crores.