Delhi's Cashless Surgery Scheme Extended For Black Fungus Patients: Minister

Under Delhi Arogya Kosh, the city government provides financial aid up to Rs 5 lakh to the needy eligible patients for treatment of any illness in government hospitals.

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday said the city government has extended its cashless surgery scheme of Delhi Arogya Kosh for the treatment of patients suffering from Black Fungus or Mucormycosis. Delhi Govt has extended its cashless surgery scheme of Delhi Arogya Kosh for the treatment of Mucormycosis.Residents of Delhi undergoing treatment of Mucormycosis in Delhi Govt hospital can be referred to empanelled private hospital under this cashless scheme for the treatment. pic.twitter.com/qu9ppELmxw The Delhi government on March 27 had declared Black Fungus an epidemic, in view of its rising cases. "Delhi Govt has extended its cashless surgery scheme of Delhi Arogya Kosh for the treatment of Mucormycosis. Residents of Delhi undergoing treatment of Mucormycosis in Delhi Govt hospital can be referred to empanelled private hospital under this cashless scheme for the treatment (sic)," Mr Jain tweeted.