Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru (MS)

Bengaluru, Jul 2: The state cabinet took a landmark decision to establish ‘Namma Clinic’ in the model of Mohalla Clinic established by the Delhi government for the benefit of financially poor sections of the society.

As announced in the last budget 438 clinics will be established throughout the state including BBMP limits. They will function in areas where there is no primary health care centre. Primary health care centres will look after these clinics. This decision was taken in the cabinet committee meeting which was led by chief minister Basavaraj Bommai.

Speaking at the press conference after the meeting, law and parliamentary affairs minister J C Madhuswamy said, “As per the announcement in the budget, administrative approval is given to open Namma Clinics at a cost of Rs 155.77 crore under grant from 15th finance commission. 438 clinics will be established. Every clinic will have one medical officer, one nurse and second division assistants on contract basis.”

“Due to the formation of Namma Clinics, the load on government hospitals will reduce. In addition, people will get good health care at the local level. These clinics will be established in various parts of Karnataka including all wards of BBMP,” said Madhuswamy.

Namma Clinic is in the model of Mohalla Clinic started by the Aam Aadmi government in Delhi after it assumed power. It will give health care at ward level in cities and towns, apart from the already existing government hospitals and primary health care centres. The intention is to reduce load on government hospitals and better service for people at local level.