The Delhi authorities on March 27 had declared black fungus an epidemic, in view of its rising instances.
“Delhi Govt has prolonged its cashless surgical procedure scheme of Delhi Arogya Kosh for the remedy of Mucormycosis. Residents of Delhi present process remedy of Mucormycosis in Delhi Govt hospital might be referred to empanelled non-public hospital underneath this cashless scheme for the remedy,” Jain tweeted.
He additionally shared a replica of an official memorandum issued in reference to the extension of the scheme for black fungus sufferers.
Mucormycosis or black fungus is extra frequent amongst individuals whose immunity has acquired lowered on account of Covid, diabetes, kidney illness, liver or cardiac problems, age-related points, or these on treatment for auto-immune illnesses like rheumatoid arthritis.
There have been 952 lively instances of black fungus in Delhi as on July 6, in keeping with official information.
The info additionally confirmed that until July 6, Delhi had recorded over 1,650 instances of black fungus.
There may be “restricted capability for performing surgical procedures pertaining to mucormycosis in Delhi authorities hospitals”, reads the official memorandum shared by Jain alongside together with his tweet.
In view of it, the well being minister-cum-chairman, Delhi Arogya Kosh, has permitted that eligible sufferers present process remedy for mucormycosis in Delhi authorities hospitals “could also be referred to empanelled non-public hospitals underneath the cashless surgical procedure scheme if the allotted date of surgical procedure within the Delhi authorities hospital involved is past seven days,” it mentioned.
Underneath Delhi Arogya Kosh, town authorities supplies monetary help to the extent of Rs 5 lakh to the needy eligible sufferers for remedy of any sickness in authorities hospitals.
Solely residents of Delhi, recognized on the premise of a voter identification card, can be thought-about eligible for availing the scheme.