AIIMS Deoghar Empanelled With ECHS To Benefit 1.2 Lakh Veterans

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Deoghar was formally empanelled with the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) on Thursday. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Director, RC ECHS Ranchi, and the MS, AIIMS Deoghar.

The empanelment ceremony was attended by prominent figures, including the ED and CEO AIIMS Deoghar Prof (Dr) Nitin Gangane, and the General Officer Commanding, Jharkhand and Bihar Sub Area, Major General Jitendra Singh, VSM.

AIIMS Deoghar operates under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY) run by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The institute's empanelment with ECHS will enable nearly 1.2 lakh ex-servicemen, Veer Naris, and eligible dependents across Jharkhand to access advanced cashless treatment.

Major General Singh, VSM, expressed confidence that the partnership would ensure timely access to quality specialised medical care for those who have served the nation. He stated that the empanelment marked a significant milestone in strengthening the healthcare system for the veteran community.

The partnership between AIIMS Deoghar and ECHS will play a pivotal role in providing advanced healthcare to the large veteran community in Jharkhand and Bihar. It bridges a crucial gap, ensuring that beneficiaries do not have to travel to distant metros for world-class medical attention.

The empanelment is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of ex-servicemen and their families in the region. With access to advanced cashless treatment, they will no longer have to worry about the financial burden of medical care.

The partnership is also a testament to the government's commitment to providing quality healthcare to the veteran community. It demonstrates the efforts being made to strengthen the healthcare system and provide timely access to medical care for those who have served the nation.

In conclusion, the empanelment of AIIMS Deoghar with ECHS is a significant development that will benefit nearly 1.2 lakh veterans and their families in Jharkhand. It marks a major step towards strengthening healthcare services for the armed forces veteran community and providing them with access to advanced cashless treatment.

The move is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of ex-servicemen and their families, and it demonstrates the government's commitment to providing quality healthcare to the veteran community.

As the healthcare system in the region continues to evolve, it is likely that we will see more partnerships like this one, aimed at providing advanced medical care to those who need it most.

For now, the empanelment of AIIMS Deoghar with ECHS is a welcome development that will bring relief to many ex-servicemen and their families in Jharkhand.