Free diagnostic tests scheme to be launched in India
12-May-15, Newsgram
The Central government has come up with a scheme that will offer free diagnostic tests to people visiting public health centers.
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A bench of experts has prepared a list of diagnostic tests which are regarded as essential for all categories of health facilities. The Health Ministry has also contacted some of the biggest names in the diagnostic sector like Dr. Lal PathLabs, Quest Diagnostics, Mahajan Imaging and Star Imaging.
The scheme would improve the diagnostic infrastructure in government hospitals. Under the scheme, private health service providers will be engaged for the collection of blood samples, analysis and reporting at places where the government infrastructure is lacking. CT scan services will also be developed at district level under public-private partnership.