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Rajesh Gupta
Srinagar, Dec 14: While replying about a query raised by media persons related to high rates being charged in various government hospitals for tests, Sakina Ittoo said that the rates for various tests in government hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir have been reviewed and published in the public domain.
Itoo further said that numerous complaints have been received from the general public regarding the high fees charged by private testing laboratories for various tests following which, we have directed the Commissioner Secretary, Health Department to investigate this issue and establish standardized rates for tests conducted in private labs.
She further added that this initiative aims to ensure that the general public is informed about the costs associated with testing at private facilities.
However, it is the need of the day to issue same like orders for various treatment in private hospitals as are charging of their choice because not displayed & not fixed by Govt.
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