This step is expected to significantly increase the effectiveness of the “108” ambulance and at the same time save almost 250 GBP Crore for the Treasury, said Minister of Health DINESH GUNDA RAO in the X. | Photo Credit: File Photos
The state government, which strengthened the emergency medical services in Karnataka, approved the proposal to bring the “108” outpatient clinic of the Aogya Kavach in the framework of direct management of the health department and terminated its activities within the private partnership. The Government Order (GO) was issued for this purpose on June 12.
This step is expected to significantly increase the ambulance ‘108’ and save nearly 250 GBP Crore for the Treasury, said Health Minister DINESH GUNDA RAO in the X.
According to The Go, the central center of the Central and Control Center for Fleet Management of 715 ambulances will be set up at the state level. This system will be powered by 112 NG-ARSS software. In addition, the “108” check centers will be set up in each district, while district medical officers are responsible for operational supervision. Ambulance and nursing staff will be accepted on the basis of outsourcing at the district level.
“We are starting this transition in the Chamarajanagar district with a gradual implementation in all districts that follow. In addition, for the” 108 “fleet, we plan to integrate more than 1,000 other state ambulances into the united command center” 108 for trouble -free response to extraordinary events. “
185 Crore approved for Gruh Arrogya
The state government also approved Crore 185 185 for the national implementation of the Gruh Aogya system.
After successful introduction in the district of Kolar, the health department is now expanding this system in all districts, with inspection and preparatory work to be launched by the end of this month.
As part of the initiative, ASHA workers visit households to raise awareness of non-transferable diseases (NCDs) and lead individuals aged 30 and over to undergo screenings in Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centers (AB-HWC). Community health professionals (Chos) will test 14 NCDs, including hypertension, diabetes and various forms of cancer. Free medicines will be provided to diagnosed, ensure early treatment and reduce the financial burden of families.
The Health Department deprives 195 ASHA mentors
The health department issued an order to relieve 195 ASHA mentors who worked in the state on the basis of a contractual basis within the national medical mission (NHM). The order stated that the obligations previously carried out by ASHA mentors with nursing qualifications are now carried out by healthcare professionals, higher health inspectors at the primary health center and primary health officers and community health professionals in subcentres.
The order stated that these 195 people who were deprived of their duties can be considered on the basis of contractual basics in the free positions of nurses under NHM in the relevant priority districts, if eligible.
Published – June 13, 2025 21:11
