Early diagnosis key to preventing major vision complications, says Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar-OxBig News Network

Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications P. Chandra Sekhar. File
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Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar has stressed the importance of early detection of eye-related ailments, as any delay in it can lead to severe problems.

“If identified in the initial stages, proper treatment can prevent major vision complications,” Dr. Chandra Sekhar said after inaugurating the Medex Hospitals Super Speciality Eye Care of the Bhashyam Group, at Chandramouli Nagar in Guntur on Sunday.

TDP MLC Alapati Rajendra Prasad and Pedakurapadu MLA Bhashyam Praveen were present.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Chandra Sekhar highlighted the Bhashyam Group’s contribution to education and employment. “The brand built by Bhashyam Ramakrishna has been instrumental in providing education to over 15,000 students and employment to 4,000 people,” he said.

The hospital was equipped with advanced eye and dental care facilities, modelled on American standards, he observed, and hoped that the group would excel in healthcare also.

Highlighting the government’s commitment to healthcare, Dr. Chandra Sekhar said that under Ayushman Bharat, patients would have an insurance cover of up to ₹5 lakh, while the NTR Vaidya Seva scheme offered support of up to ₹25 lakh. “Additionally, the CM Relief Fund covers up to 97% of medical expenses in Andhra Pradesh,” he added.

“Health insurance is a continuous process, and we will ensure necessary assistance is provided as per evolving needs,” Dr. Chandra Sekhar said.