Centre asks states to engage with pvt sector to increase healthcare infrastructure, provide critical care at reasonable rates
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- The Centre has asked States and Union Territories to proactively engage with the private healthcare providers to facilitate enhanced bed availability and critical health care facilities.
- The Health Ministry said that States have also been asked to ensure fair and transparent charges for the services being provided.
- ICMR has also recommended the use of rapid antigen test kits for diagnosis of COVID-19 in containment zones and healthcare settings under strict medical supervision.
Source: AIR
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