Assam Cabinet Approves ₹190 Crore Allocation for Free Medicine Scheme
Why in News?
- Assam Cabinet has approved a ₹190 crore allocation for the Free Medicine Scheme, aiming to provide essential medicines at no cost to patients in government health facilities and improve healthcare accessibility across the state.
Important Key Points:
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Decision: Assam Cabinet approves ₹190 crore allocation for the Free Medicine Scheme.
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Objective: To provide free essential medicines to patients in government hospitals and healthcare centers.
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Scheme Name: Part of the Free Drugs and Diagnostics Programme under the Ayushman Bharat initiative.
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Target Beneficiaries: Poor and underprivileged patients visiting government health facilities.
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Implementation: Through the Assam Health Infrastructure Development and Procurement Corporation (AHIDPC).
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Coverage: Over 600 government hospitals and primary healthcare centers across the state.
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Impact:
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Reduces out-of-pocket medical expenses.
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Encourages more people to seek treatment at public health facilities.
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Promotes healthcare equity and accessibility.
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Government’s Vision: To ensure universal health coverage and improve public health outcomes.
