Maharashtra Caps Daily Treatment Rates For Black Fungus In Private Hospitals

The state has so far recorded 6,003 cases of Black Fungus and 503 deaths due to the condition.

In the wake of a spike in cases of Mucormycosis, commonly known as Black Fungus, the Maharashtra government has capped the daily rates of its treatment in private hospitals and nursing homes. The state has so far recorded 6,003 cases of Black Fungus and 503 deaths due to the condition. While 1,450 patients have recovered, 4,024 are still under treatment, as per state data. The order issued under the Epidemic Diseases Act, the Disaster Management Act and other related legislation states that the condition requires high-end treatment, both in its management and surgeries. It adds that the treatment rates are being capped to "redress the grievances regarding exorbitant amount of money charged by Healthcare Providers" from patients who are not covered by any health insurance and those who have exhausted their insurance cover. Areas in the state have been classified under A, B and C categories and different rates have been fixed for the three.