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Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
RUHS hosp performs first angioplasty procedure, expands advanced cardiac services
Jaipur: RUHS Hospital conducted its first angioplasty procedure Saturday on a 67-year-old patient from Peepalu, Tonk district. The patient, who was suffering from cardiac issues, underwent an angiography test that revealed blockages, leading to the decision of angioplasty. The procedure was successfully completed. The patient is showing positive recovery signs, and the treatment was provided without cost under the Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya (MAA) Scheme, said a hospital official. Medical education secretary Ambrish Kumar said RUHS Hospital began offering angiography and angioplasty services from June 2, with two angiographies performed initially. Kumar explained that RUHS Hospital is expanding its medical services to decrease the patient load at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital while providing advanced medical facilities to state residents. The introduction of angiography and angioplasty services means cardiac patients can now receive treatment at RUHS Hospital instead of travelling all the way to SMS Hospital. This development offers an additional treatment centre for cardiac patients across the state and helps reduce the patient load at SMS Hospital. The hospital has also commenced plastic surgery services. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Raj removes flagship tag from free medicine, tests schemes
Jaipur: The state govt has removed the free medicine and free diagnostic tests schemes — initiated by the previous Congress govt — from its list of flagship programmes, prioritising instead Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya (MAA) Yojana, a health insurance initiative. The removal of these programmes — hailed as pioneering in healthcare welfare — from the flagship list has raised concerns about their future oversight and funding, potentially resulting in reduced attention and resources and undermining their impact. "For over a decade, these schemes have been transformative in strengthening Rajasthan's public healthcare system," said Chhaya Pachauli, coordinator of Jan Swasthya Abhiyan Rajasthan (JSAR), a leading public health advocacy group. Pachauli demanded the immediate reinstatement of the programmes' flagship tag. A JSAR memorandum to the chief minister highlighted that the schemes had reduced out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for marginalised communities and boosted public confidence in the state's healthcare services. However, a senior health department official said, "Regardless of their status on the flagship list, free medicine and diagnostic tests will continue to be provided to patients." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cost Of Amusement Park Equipment From Mexico Might Surprise You - See Tips Amusement Park Equipment | search ads Click Here Undo During a review meeting on Saturday, health minister Gajendra Khimsar announced plans for the next phase of MAA scheme, which will include interstate portability, allowing beneficiaries to access advanced medical treatment in other states. He claimed that MAA scheme not only improves the quality of healthcare services but also increases the income of both private and govt hospitals.
