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WHO Rep Praises Rajasthan's Cashless Health Scheme
25 Aug
Summary
- WHO assessed Rajasthan's health services and cashless treatment system.
- Discussions focused on enhancing health worker training and disease surveillance.
- Cashless coverage for high-cost procedures was lauded by WHO.
Yvan JF Hutin, the World Health Organization's representative to India, recently concluded a two-day visit to Jaipur. The visit's purpose was to assess Rajasthan's health services and the effectiveness of the cashless treatment system offered through the Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya (MAA) Yojana.
During his visit, Hutin met with Principal Secretary Gayatri Rathore to explore ways to enhance health services and broaden financial protection for patients. They also discussed potential technical cooperation and WHO's support.
Key discussion points included improving health worker training, strengthening disease surveillance, and advancing health system reforms. A strategic partnership to boost the resilience of Rajasthan's health services was also considered.
Hutin visited a primary care center and a major hospital, observing the entire cashless treatment process, from registration to claims. He spoke with a patient receiving a bone marrow transplant to understand their treatment journey and financial support.
He commended Rajasthan's advancements in health financial security, particularly the cashless coverage for expensive treatments, noting its vital role in alleviating the financial strain on families dealing with severe illnesses.
