inagar, Jan 13, KNT: Medstar Hospital Nowgam in Srinagar has introduced a free ambulance service for patients living within a five kilometre radius of the hospital, aiming to ease access to medical care for the poor and needy.
The ambulance service was inaugurated by social activist Jibran Dar, who appreciated the hospital management for extending support to economically weaker sections. He said the initiative would provide much needed relief to patients who struggle to arrange transportation during medical emergencies.
Jibran Dar said he had personally approached the hospital owner, Dr Mir Samiullah, requesting special concessions for poor patients. He said the doctor readily agreed to extend benefits, calling it a positive and humane gesture. He expressed gratitude to Medstar Hospital for prioritising public welfare.
As part of the initiative, the hospital has also announced discounts for below poverty line patients. In addition, families in which a girl child is born will receive a fifty percent discount on treatment along with free medicines, an effort aimed at promoting social responsibility and encouraging the value of girl children.
Dr Mir Samiullah said it was an honour for him and his team to serve society. He said the Golden Card health scheme is being implemented at the hospital and the institution remains committed to providing affordable healthcare. He added that the primary motive of Medstar Hospital is to serve poor patients by offering quality treatment at minimum charges.
Hospital officials said that unlike corporate hospitals, Medstar Hospital focuses on affordable healthcare without compromising on services, and more welfare oriented steps will be taken in the future for the benefit of the public. [KNT]
