Assam is facing a dual healthcare challenge as the monsoon intensifies. A sudden surge in Japanese Encephalitis cases has resulted in four tragic deaths at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital this June, triggering widespread public health alarms. Simultaneously, beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat scheme are expressing deep concern over reports that cashless dialysis services in private hospitals might be discontinued starting July 1.
This unexpected potential disruption severely threatens vulnerable kidney patients who rely heavily on subsidized treatments, compounding the state’s medical challenges during a critical and demanding season.
