The Punjab authorities has launched a brand new healthcare initiative aimed toward offering monetary help and therapy to most cancers sufferers throughout the province.
Below the “Chief Minister Particular Initiative for Most cancers Sufferers,” eligible sufferers will be capable to obtain as much as Rs1 million yearly in free therapy services.
Based on the Punjab Well being Initiative Administration Firm, this system is accessible solely to everlasting residents of Punjab.
The scheme covers the complete therapy course of, from analysis to finish medical care, and companies can be supplied by hospitals included in this system’s panel.
To facilitate sufferers, the federal government has additionally launched a assist system comprising a 24/7 helpline (0800-09009), landline contact numbers, and a WhatsApp service for steering and registration.
Officers mentioned the initiative goals to enhance entry to high quality healthcare and scale back the monetary burden confronted by most cancers sufferers and their households, making certain well timed therapy for these in want.
