The Chhattisgarh unit head of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Dr. Ashok Tripathy on Thursday said treatment of jaundice patients will not be halted in the State on the ground that they have no money.
“All private hospitals have been told to provide better treatment at concessional rates. Besides the relatives, near and dear of the patients would be told how to prevent or deal with jaundice problem’’ Tripathi told reporters at a press conference.
Tripathy said that the IMA was serious on jaundice problem it had taken decision to set up camps in the affected area before holding discussion with the government.
He said several private hospitals including Narayana hospital have been treating patients at concessional rates. They are providing ten to thirty per cent rebate, he claimed.