Punjab patients can still get treatment in PGI as regular patients, says Medical Institute
Chandigarh, August 3: After halting the treatment of Punjab patients for free, the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh on Wednesday released a statement saying that the patients from the state can continue to seek treatment at the institute as routine patients.
In its statement, PGIMER said, "the patients from the state of Punjab can continue to seek treatment at the institute as routine patients by paying the user charges or under other applicable welfare schemes, if so eligible."
It further added that the decision was made after repeatedly bringing the issue to the notice of the State Health Authority (SHA), Punjab, and National Health Authority (NHA), on April 1, May 13, and June 7, 2022.
"Later the matter was even brought to the attention of senior officers of Government of Punjab."
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PGIMER prioritises the health of its patients and offers free treatment to those who are eligible, it said, adding, "It is reiterated that PGIMER will continue to extend quality treatment and patient care to each stratum of society."
For the unversed, PGIMER Chandigarh has halted treatment of Punjab patients for free for the first time after the Punjab Government failed to clear health insurance dues of seven months amounting to Rs 16 crore under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
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