Almora. Treatment has become cheaper in Almora, Uttarakhand. We are talking about the new rates of the district hospital, which have been reduced. Now you will have to pay less money for everything from OPD to other things. Earlier the OPD prescription in the district hospital was of Rs 28, now it has been reduced by Rs 8 i.e. now the OPD prescription will be made for Rs 20. Earlier the admitted patients had to pay Rs 144, now they will have to pay only Rs 50. A slip of Rs 57 had to be issued for bed charge, which has now been reduced to Rs 25. The charge for patients admitted in private wards has been reduced from Rs 400 to Rs 300.
PMS doctor of Almora District Hospital, HC Gadhkoti, while talking to Local 18, said that the state government and the health department are continuously working to provide relief to the patients. Many charges including OPD forms have been reduced in the district hospital. The admission fee for patients admitted to the hospital has been reduced. Private ward fees have also been reduced. Apart from this, ambulance charges have also been reduced, due to which there will be no burden on the pockets of patients and attendants.
People come to Almora from far away places for treatment
Almora resident Abhay Sah told Local 18 that the public will benefit from the reduction in all fees in the district hospital. Very good arrangements are being made by the government and health department. Along with the general public, people living in remote areas will also benefit from this because patients from far and wide come to Almora city for treatment. He said that along with increasing health facilities, the state government should also pay attention to other issues so that the common man can get the benefits of his rights. Due to reduction in hospital fees, people belonging to poor class will get a lot of relief.
FIRST PUBLISHED : November 23, 2024, 12:24 IST
