Govt. beefs up its diagnostics brand to cut medical expenses of poor
The Hindu
Eight more Diagnostic Mini Hubs opened in GHMC region; to conduct four major tests free of cost
To ensure better access to diagnostic tests and reduce out-of-pocket expenditure incurred by patients, eight more Telangana Diagnostic Mini Hubs were launched in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation region on Wednesday. The one in Narsingi was inaugurated by Health Minister T. Harish Rao.
The new mini hubs are in addition to eight such existing facilities in the municipal corporation limits.
Four major diagnostic tests will be performed there -- X-Ray, ultrasound, 2-D Echo and ECG -- free of cost.
Elaborating on other diagnostic tests offered, Mr Harish Rao said they are currently conducting 57 forms of blood tests, which will soon be expanded to 134.
Blood samples can be given at Basthi Dawakhanas, and results will be sent to the registered phone number within 24 hours, the Minister added. In the past two years, around 24.72 people have given their samples, and 87.97 lakh tests conducted.
On the occasion, Mr Harish Rao launched Telangana Diagnostic Mobile App, which will guide users to locate their nearest Basthi Dawakhana, radiology labs, health and diagnostic facilities. “People can also use it to lodge their grievances and share feedback on the services provided. Their test results will be saved on the app. Patient history can be accessed through that,” he explained.
The first Telangana Diagnostic Hubs was launched in 2018. Gradually, seven more mini hubs were opened in GHMC limits where ECG, ultrasound, and X-Ray services were provided.
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