CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Government of Tamilnadu has created a new scheme known as the Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam Scheme to reduce the visiting of patients in various hospitals for treating non-communicable diseases. Under this scheme, doorstep Health Care will be provided to the citizens of the state.

Detailed explanation-2: -Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam Scheme Budget The Tamil Nadu government has developed a new program to offer health services at the doorstep to residents of the state who are over 45 years old. People will receive services like door-to-door exams and medications under the Doorstep Health Care Scheme.

Detailed explanation-3: -MADURAI: Chief minister MK Stalin on Thursday launched the ‘Natpudan Ungalodu’ and ‘MaNaM’ initiatives through video conference at all 36 government medical colleges across the state, including Madurai Medical College, to help in tackling mental health issues of students and preventing suicides.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main objective of this Tamil Nadu Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam Scheme is to reach the unwell citizens of the state health care facilities at their homes. Through this scheme, all health and medical services will be delivered to the homes of the patients.

Detailed explanation-5: -Under ‘makkalai thedi maruthuvam’ scheme, those diagnosed with diabetes or hypertension will undergo preliminary screening and consultation at the government primary health centre.