- Maharashtra to Revamp Mental Healthcare Infrastructure: Maharashtra is all set to upgrade four regional psychiatric hospitals in Pune, Thane, Ratnagiri, and Nagpur to the standards of NIMHANS in Bengaluru. Health Minister Prakash Abitkar announced this ambitious initiative during his visit to the Yerawada psychiatric hospital.
- Focus on Stress Management: Abitkar highlighted the importance of mental health and stressed the need for better facilities and support for individuals with mental illnesses. He emphasized that mental health conditions require as much attention as physical ailments.
- Modernization and Training: The plan includes modernizing infrastructure, providing advanced training to medical staff, and creating rehabilitation facilities for patients. A comprehensive plan worth ₹132 crore will be submitted to the government for approval, with provisions in the upcoming budget.
- Streamlining Medical Bill Reimbursements: Abitkar also addressed issues related to delays and obstacles in processing medical bills for government employees. A new system will be implemented to streamline the process and strict action will be taken against those causing delays.
- Overall, this initiative aims to enhance mental healthcare services in Maharashtra and provide better care and support for individuals with mental illnesses. Stay tuned for more updates on this transformation in the state’s mental health system.
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