Mizoram’s Universal Health Care Scheme Begins Strong, Treats 131 Patients in First Week

AIZAWL: Mizoram's Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS), launched to ensure cashless medical treatment for all residents, has made a strong start by supporting 131 patients across 13 empanelled hospitals within its first week of operation.

The state government has already disbursed more than Rs. 6.7 lakh to participating healthcare institutions.

Chief Minister Lalduhoma launched the MUHCS on March 19, and the scheme became operational on April 1. The scheme aims to offer accessible and completely cashless healthcare to all residents of the state.

Among the hospitals receiving the highest payments were the Mizoram State Cancer Institute (MSCI) in Zemabawk and Zoram Medical College & Hospital (ZMC&H) in Falkawn. They received Rs. 2,35,508 and Rs. 2,35,472 respectively. The 13 empanelled hospitals currently providing cashless treatment include major public institutions such as

MSCI, ZMC&H, Civil Hospital Lunglei, and district hospitals located in Kolasib, Serchip, Mamit, Saitual, Khawzawl, and Hnahthial. In addition, primary health centres in Khawbung, Chhingchhip, and Khawhai are also offering services under the scheme. Rapha Daycare Centre in Aizawl, the only private hospital on the list, is also participating.

Despite the successful beginning, the scheme has faced opposition from the Non-Government Hospital Association of Mizoram (NGHAM), which has chosen to opt out of MUHCS. The association cited financial risks, expressing concern over the state's history of delayed payments under previous health schemes.

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