Haryana IMA Withdrew Suspension | 07 Feb 2025
Why in News?
The Haryana Chapter of the Indian Medical Association withdrew its call to suspend treatment under the Ayushman Bharat and CHIRYU schemes.
Key Points
- Government Assurance:
- IMA Haryana former president confirmed that the State government assured clearance of Rs 200 crore in outstanding dues before 31st March 2025.
- The government also pledged to increase the budget allocation for the Ayushman Bharat and CHIRYU schemes to around Rs 2,500 crore in the upcoming budget.
- Withdrawal of Call to Suspend Treatment:
- The IMA had earlier threatened to suspend treatment under the two schemes from 3rd February 2025 if payments were not cleared.
- Following the government’s assurances, the association decided to continue providing treatment.
Indian Medical Association
- Indian Medical Association is the only representative, national voluntary organisation of Doctors of Modern Scientific System of Medicine, which looks after the interest of doctors as well as the well being of the community at large.
- Indian Medical Association is a founding member of World Medical Association.
- IMA hosted the III World Conference on Medical Education under the joint auspices of W.M.A. and I.M.A. in New Delhi in 1966.
Ayushman Bharat
- Launched in 2018, Ayushman Bharat is a flagship program of the Government of India, in line with the recommendations of the National Health Policy 2017 to realize the vision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
- This initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aiming to improve healthcare access across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels through a comprehensive continuum-of-care approach.
- Ayushman Bharat comprises two interrelated components:
- Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (formerly Health and Wellness Centres or AB-HWCs) and Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).