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ESIC Hospital Kalaburagi: A Beacon of Quality Healthcare
25 Feb
Summary
- ESIC Hospital in Kalaburagi praised for quality care to poor.
- ESIC worker enrollment grew from 50k in 2014 to 2.5 lakh.
- Nominal fees for non-insured patients, cashless for beneficiaries.
MLC Shashil G. Namoshi commended the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital in Kalaburagi for its exemplary healthcare services to vulnerable populations. The hospital's 75th Foundation Day was celebrated on February 24, marking significant growth in ESIC enrollment in the region.
From 50,000 registered workers in 2014, enrollment has risen to 2.5 lakh, indicating increased trust in ESIC's services. Efforts are underway to ensure residents receive treatment locally, reducing the need to travel to other cities for even minor medical needs.
There is a proposal for collaboration between HKE Society's MRMC Medical College and ESIC Hospital to further enhance healthcare delivery. The hospital provides quality treatment at minimal costs, serving both insured beneficiaries and the general public.
In January, 33,088 patients utilized OPD services, and 1,732 were admitted. Insured beneficiaries receive cashless treatment, while others are charged nominal fees. Daily bed charges are ₹75 for a general ward and ₹257 for ICU, ensuring accessible healthcare for all.
Discussions also touched upon making Kalaburagi a drug-free and cybercrime-free city, with appeals to citizens to utilize government facilities and report crimes promptly.
