What are the measures taken by the Tamil Nadu government in combating chronic ailments

Understand the health initiatives taken by the Tamil Nadu government to eliminate chronic ailments using door-to-door screening, and its effectiveness in the healthcare system.
The Tamil Nadu government has taken several measures to combat chronic ailments effectively. Here are some of the health initiatives taken by the government:
  • Door-to-door screening program for various chronic ailments
  • Regular health checkup camps at the village and district level
  • Mass awareness campaigns about healthy lifestyles, nutrition, and preventive measures
  • Provision of free or subsidized healthcare services and medications for low-income families and senior citizens
  • Implementation of Telemedicine services in remote areas to provide healthcare virtually
This initiative of door-to-door screenings has proved to be very effective in identifying patients with chronic ailments at an early stage. It has helped to prevent illnesses from turning into severe conditions, reduce the burden on hospitals and provide timely treatments. Overall, these health initiatives by the Tamil Nadu government have ensured better healthcare access for the people and resulted in an impressive healthcare system in the state.
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