Lucknow Offers Free Cancer Treatment for Government Staff
Written by Susi, Arushi Sharma
In a remarkable act of compassion, Lucknow has taken a significant step towards supporting the health and well-being of its government employees.
Through Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Rajya Karmchari Cashless Chikitsa Yojna, U.P. government employees and their dependents can now receive free cancer treatment at Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute and Hospital (KSSSCIH).
This initiative was launched by Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak at an event commemorating the treatment of the 1000th Ayushman Bharat patient at the institute.
Pathak, who is also state’s health and medical education minister said,
“The state government is committed to simplifying healthcare access for patients within the state, and introducing cashless facilities is yet another step in this endeavour.” Insisting that the lack of money will no longer be a hindrance in the treatment of cancer patients, Pathak said, “Ayushman Yojana has made the treatment of patients hassle free.”
Institute’s director, Prof RK Dhiman, stated that the institute is making efforts to increase the admission capacity from 250 beds to 750 beds. “The number of beds will be increased in phases,” he said.
Dr Devashish Shukla, medical superintendent of KSSSCIH, said,
“Over the course of five months, we have provided treatment to 1000 Ayushman Bharat cardholders. The count of patients benefiting from various healthcare schemes is set to increase.”