Mizoram to launch Universal Health Care Scheme on April 1
Aizawl: Mizoram Health & Family Welfare Minister Lalrinpuii informed the state legislative assembly on Thursday that preparations are being fast-tracked to ensure a smooth launch of the Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS) on April 1, which will offer cashless treatment to patients throughout the state.
Mizoram is in the final stages of preparing for the rollout of its Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS), which promises cashless treatment for patients across the state.
According to a UNI report, Health & Family Welfare Minister Lalrinpuii informed the state legislative assembly on Thursday that all necessary arrangements are being expedited to ensure a smooth launch on April 1.
Responding to queries from legislators across party lines, Lalrinpuii stated that the government is focused on upgrading health infrastructure, with special emphasis on making all Intensive Care Units (ICUs) in government hospitals functional. Currently, several ICUs remain non-operational due to manpower and resource constraints.
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As part of the MUHCS implementation, the government will recruit 300 casual nurses, along with a significant number of laboratory technicians and X-ray technicians. Additionally, more doctors—including specialists and consultants—will be hired on a need-based basis to bolster healthcare services under the scheme.
Lalrinpuii also mentioned that efforts are underway to expand the scheme's benefits by empanelling reputed hospitals outside Mizoram, allowing patients access to better medical care, especially for advanced treatments.
She also revealed that the government aims to make the scheme paperless by strengthening its information technology systems, streamlining processes for beneficiaries, reports UNI.
Chief Minister Lalduhoma had earlier announced, while presenting the state budget on March 4, that the MUHCS would be launched on April 1 with a fully cashless model, marking a significant step towards improving healthcare accessibility in Mizoram.
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that Mizoram health authorities recently approved the detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed setting up of a neurosurgery department at the only Zoram Medical College (ZMC) in Falcon near Aizawl.
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