Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin said Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam, a scheme launched by him on Wednesday, was part of the seven-point vision of his government that envisioned an ‘enhanced quality of life for all.’
“Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam will ring in an era of healthcare delivery, where people need not come to the hospitals, but have access to medicine and screening at their doorstep,” he added.
Through the scheme, high blood pressure and diabetes, both of which go largely undetected in the villages will be screened and monthly medicines will be provided at the doorstep. Similarly, physiotherapy will be given to those that are in need of care.
The scheme will also include screening of kidney ailments and congenital defects in children and will be followed up cthrough hospital treatment, Stalin said and added that in due course, dialysis will also be provided to those with kidney ailments through portable dialysis machines.