States »SoutPosted at: Aug 4 2021 1:42PM

Stalin to launch medical services at people's doorsteps tomorrow

Chennai, Aug 4 (UNI) In a new initiative aimed at taking the medical and

healthcare services to the people's doorsteps, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

M K Stalin will launch ‘Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam’ at Samanapalli in

Krishnagiri district tomorrow.

Health Minister Ma.Subramanian told reporters that for the first time, an

initiative to screen all people was being taken in the State.

“Through this initiative, we will not only provide the required medications

at the doorsteps of people, but also take medical services to their homes,”

he said.

During the launch, the CM would take a look at distribution of medications

at the houses of persons diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension, and

those requiring physiotherapy, being taken up through nurses.

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