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Bihar Expands Free Medicines for Critical Illnesses
3 Oct
Summary
- Bihar's health department added specialized drugs for critical conditions.
- The revision aims to improve free treatment and cut patient costs.
- New additions include medicines for heart attacks, haemophilia, and cancer.
Bihar's health department has significantly revised its Essential Drug List (EDL), expanding it to include specialized medicines and medical devices for a wide range of critical illnesses. This update covers conditions such as haemophilia, heart attacks, kidney disease, cervical cancer, and rabies, aiming to improve the standard of free healthcare services provided at government facilities.
The revised list, finalized after extensive consultations, introduces vital medications like Human Coagulation Factor VIII for haemophilia and Tenecteplase injection for emergency heart attack treatment, now available at district hospitals. For dialysis, sixteen new medical devices and consumables have been added. Additionally, PAP Smear Kits for cervical cancer screening and Karman Cannula for safe abortion services are now included.
Health Minister Nishant Kumar emphasized that accessible healthcare for all citizens is a top priority. He stated that this revision will bolster treatment capabilities in government institutions, directly benefiting poor and needy families by offering free medication and reducing their financial burden. The updated list reflects a commitment to enhancing public health infrastructure and patient care across Bihar.
