Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government is seriously thinking of offering free testing for all ailments for Below Poverty Line (BPL) card holders in all hospitals including super speciality hospitals. An announcement to this effect will be made in new year, said Health & Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar.
Speaking at a meeting of the authorities of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) here yesterday, he said all tests including blood test are not conducted in Government hospitals and referred to private laboratories. Some doctors working in Government hospitals were partners in private labs. In the wake of this, the State Government was making preparations to launch a scheme of free testing in all government hospitals for BPL card holders from the new year.
