Jamtara: Jharkhand Health Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari has initiated a move to provide health insurance coverage to approximately 15,000 contractual healthcare workers under the National Health Mission (NHM). This is expected to offer financial protection to these workers and their families against medical expenses. The Minister shared this information in a press release issued on Friday.
The Minister noted that healthcare workers had been demanding health insurance and medical claim facilities for the past 20 years. Despite their consistent contributions toward patient care and strengthening the state’s healthcare system, neither they nor their families had previously enjoyed the benefits of health coverage. This initiative is being viewed as a significant step toward fulfilling the long-pending demands of these personnel.
He emphasized that doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, operation theatre (OT) technicians, as well as security and sanitation personnel, play a vital role in strengthening the healthcare system. The hardships faced by these healthcare workers are, in effect, the government’s own concerns. It is the government’s responsibility to ensure the safety of those who serve patients, as well as the safety of their families. The government stands firmly by them, acting as their guardian.
The Minister stated that this initiative will benefit eligible personnel working in healthcare institutions across the state, including those at the Jamtara Sadar Hospital.
Healthcare workers have expressed their gratitude to Chief Minister Hemant Soren and the Health Minister for this initiative. They remarked that the provision of health insurance will come as a major relief to approximately 15,000 contractual workers and their families.
