Large Turnout at Jan Aushadhi Medical Camp in Chennai
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Synopsis
On March 2, a free Jan Aushadhi medical camp in Chennai's Purasaiwakkam region attracted a significant local turnout, offering essential healthcare services as part of the PMBJP initiative. The camp was led by Dr. Anita Ramesh, aiming to improve access to affordable medicines.
Key Takeaways
- Jan Aushadhi camp provided free medical services.
- Led by Dr. Anita Ramesh, it aimed to support the underprivileged.
- PMBJP ensures affordable quality medicines.
- Sales at Jan Aushadhi Kendras surged 200 times in a decade.
- Medicines are tested for quality and priced significantly lower.
Chennai, March 2 (NationPress) As part of a promotional initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), a free Jan Aushadhi medical camp was held in Chennai's Purasaiwakkam area on Sunday aimed at delivering affordable healthcare to the underprivileged and downtrodden.
The event was spearheaded by Dr. Anita Ramesh, a Professor and the in-charge of a Jan Aushadhi Kendra, coinciding with the Jan Aushadhi Week celebrations. The initiative attracted a substantial number of locals, who benefitted from free medical check-ups and essential medications.
The PMBJP is a public welfare initiative designed to provide quality medicines at reasonable prices. Under this program, Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established across the nation to ensure that even the most marginalized communities can access vital medications.
In an interview with IANS, Dr. Anita Ramesh stated, "The free medical camp was an overwhelming success. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Jan Aushadhi scheme aims to offer affordable medicines to the economically disadvantaged, and it has proven to be very effective."
She also emphasized that medicines available through Jan Aushadhi Kendras are rigorously tested for quality by the Indian Bureau of Pharmacy and are priced 50-70% lower than the Maximum Retail Price (MRP).
Dr. Ramesh mentioned that these outlets provide medications for a variety of conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and cancer, significantly improving healthcare accessibility.
According to the Union Government, sales at Jan Aushadhi Kendras have increased by 200 times over the last decade, resulting in savings of Rs 30,000 crore for citizens in medicine expenses. The quantity of Jan Aushadhi Kendras has expanded 180 times during the same period, with approximately 15,000 stores currently operational across India.
The PMBJP, initiated in November 2008, is managed by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI). At present, the scheme offers 2,047 types of medications and 300 surgical products, available at prices 50-80% lower than those of branded medicines.
