9 months ago
Andhra Pradesh CM Launches Health Insurance and Inaugurates Eye Care Center
The Chief Minister announced a new health plan for everyone in the state.
It will give people money for medical help, up to ₹2.5 lakh for each person and ₹25 lakh for a whole family.
He also opened a new special eye hospital that helps people see better.
This hospital gives free eye check-ups and surgeries to poor people.
The Chief Minister said that taking care of everyone's health is very important.
He also mentioned that all people's health records will be put online to help doctors.
The hospital has helped many people across the country with their eyes.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu announced a universal health insurance policy offering ₹2.5 lakh coverage per individual and ₹25 lakh per family.
The state will digitize health records for all citizens to improve healthcare.
Naidu inaugurated a new super speciality eye care center at Sankara Eye Hospital in Guntur district.
Sankara Eye Hospital provides free eye care services, including operations, to the poor.
The hospital, part of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, has 14 centers nationwide and has served 30 lakh people with free eye care.
- Who
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Sankara Eye Hospital, Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham
- What
- Launched a universal health insurance policy and inaugurated a super speciality eye care center.
- Where
- Pedakakani, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh
- When
- Sunday
- Why
- To prioritize public health, provide financial protection for medical expenses, and expand access to quality eye care, especially for the underprivileged.
CM Naidu's Perspective
Sankara Eye Hospital's Impact
Government Health Initiatives
CM Naidu's Perspective
The state government is committed to public health, implementing a universal health insurance policy with ₹2.5 lakh per individual and ₹25 lakh per family, and digitizing health records.
Sankara Eye Hospital's Impact
Sankara Eye Hospital provides free eye care services, including operations, to the poor, serving as a crucial healthcare provider.
Scope of Services
CM Naidu's Perspective
The government aims to offer financial protection for medical expenses and improve healthcare through digital records and centers.
Sankara Eye Hospital's Impact
Sankara Eye Hospital has a nationwide presence with 14 centers, having served 30 lakh people with free eye care and conducted free tests for 70 lakh children.
Key facts
- Health Cover per Individual
- ₹2.5 Lakh
- Medical Services Cover per Family
- ₹25 Lakh
- Eye Care Facility Inaugurated
- Super Speciality Eye Care Centre, Sankara Eye Hospital
- Location
- Pedakakani, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh
- Free Eye Operations Conducted
- 4 Lakh
- Sankara Eye Hospitals in India
- 14
Quotes
N Chandrababu Naidu
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
“The NDA government has been giving top priority for the health of people.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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