Tertiary care programmes (cancer, elderly care, trauma and burns, mental health, eye care): eligibility, documents and how to use it
Who can use it
- There is no individual application. The programmes build specialised facilities in government hospitals and medical colleges for cancer care, care of the elderly, trauma and burn injuries, tobacco and drug dependence, mental health and blindness.
- Tele-MANAS gives free mental health counselling by phone, 24 hours a day, in the caller's language.
How to use Tertiary care programmes (cancer, elderly care, trauma and burns, mental health, eye care), step by step
- Ask your district hospital to refer you to the government medical college or regional centre that has the specialised service.
- For mental health support, call Tele-MANAS on 14416 or 1-800-91-4416.
- Problems at a government hospital can be raised with its Medical Superintendent. If it is not put right, complain on CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).
Sources: Cabinet approves financial support for Tertiary Care Programmes for non-communicable diseases and e-Health, PIB · Tele-MANAS initiative launched on World Mental Health Day, PIB
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