The state will have 10 more new medical colleges, said Health Education Minister S.A.Ramadas on Thursday. The Centre has approved Rs 1274 crore proposal of the state government and released Rs 20 crore.Talking to media on the sidelines of an event S A Ramadas said, “Establishment of the new medical colleges will help those deprived of proper medical attention in rural areas.” The minister also said, a pharmacy outlet had been opened at the K R Hospital on August 14 to sell drugs at 50 to 75 per cent less than the original price to patients. This had been possible after discussions with 14 multi-national global pharmaceutical companies. This is being implemented for the first time in Mysore.“This would benefit a large number of poor patients who cannot afford to buy medicines at higher rates,” he said.Similarly, it had been proposed to conduct a cancer detection camp in Mysore district in co-operation with the Kidwai Hospital, Ramadas said.
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