Bommai to launch 108 Namma Clinics across city today

CM Bommai experiences the demonstration of power generation by pedaling a cycle at India Energy Week-2023 in Bengaluru on Monday. ADGP (L-O) Alok Kumar and the CM’s Principal Secretary N Manjunath Prasad look on

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will simultaneously launch 108 Namma Clinics in BBMP limits on Tuesday, said Health and Medical Education Minister Dr.K.Sudhakar.

All the 108 Namma Clinics will be made available for public service after the inauguration. Health Minister Dr K. Sudhakar said Namma Clinics are providing comprehensive primary healthcare to the poor, vulnerable and underprivileged sections in urban areas.

A total of 438 Namma Clinics are being launched and these will ensure quality preventive and primary care for daily wagers and labourers, he said Dr Sudhakar said under the National Urban Health Mission, at present, there is one primary health centre for every 50,000 population.

Now, using the grants of the 15th Finance Commission, one primary health centre each is being set up to cater to 15,000-20,000 population in urban areas. Of the 438 Namma Clinics, 243 will be in BBMP limits and the remaining 195 will be in the districts.

Referral facility will also be available and patients requiring higher treatment will be referred to secondary and tertiary centres. This will not only reduce the cost of treatment but will also decentralise healthcare services. Each Namma Clinic will have a doctor, nursing staff, lab technician and a D-group worker.

A total of 12 healthcare services packages will be available including antenatal and postnatal care, adolescent care, immunization, family planning, fertility, communicable diseases management, general and minor injuries, preventive care for NCDs, oral care, eye care, ENT, mental health, geriatric care and laboratory services. Teleconsultation, wellness activities like yoga and referral services will also be available