GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet on Sunday, October 27 approved a scheme to enhance public health by ensuring timely and affordable treatment for patients in the state.
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This decision involves the allocation of funds for the procurement of drugs, surgical items, and consumables.
The Cabinet has sanctioned ₹175 crore for the implementation of this scheme
Under this scheme, essential drugs, surgical items, consumables, and linens will be provided free of cost to all medical college hospitals in the state including super-specialty treatment in 12 medical colleges, the State Cancer Institute & Regional Dental College, and tea garden hospitals.
