“No Patient Should Face Difficulty in Treatment of Diabetes-Related Eye Diseases” – Piyush Goyal
Mumbai, 16 May: Uttar Mumbai MP and Union Commerce Member of Parliament Piyush Goyal said that every possible effort will be made to ensure that no patient faces any difficulty in receiving treatment for diabetes-related eye ailments. He announced that six new machines would be provided at Shatabdi Hospital in Kandivali West to address the growing needs of patients, and any additional equipment required in the future would also be arranged on priority.
Goyal inspected the hospital and reviewed the medical services, facilities, and arrangements being provided to patients. During the visit, he interacted with doctors, hospital staff, and administrative officials.
Piyush Goyal appreciated the doctors and hospital staff for working with commitment and compassion towards patients.
He stated that although certain infrastructural limitations create challenges, efforts would be made to bridge these gaps at the earliest and further strengthen the hospital’s healthcare facilities.
Highlighting the increasing number of diabetes patients, Goyal said that special emphasis would be placed on strengthening treatment facilities related to diabetic eye care so that patients from North Mumbai and nearby areas receive timely and quality treatment.
He further said that under various Central and State Government health schemes, including Ayushman Bharat and Maharashtra Government health initiatives, eligible beneficiaries would be provided free treatment facilities related to diabetic eye care.
Piyush Goyal said that the Government’s objective is to ensure that citizens receive technologically advanced, modern, affordable, and accessible healthcare services.