India News | Indian Army Signs Agreement to Provide Cancer Treatment to ECHS Beneficiaries
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. MSCI, a renowned Cancer Hospital, has entered into this partnership to facilitate Cashless and Capless Medical Treatment to beneficiaries under the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) across the State of Mizoram.
Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], January 15 (ANI): The Indian Army signed a Memorandum of Agreement on Monday with the Mizoram State Cancer Institute (MSCI) in Aizwal, Mizoram to provide cancer treatment to Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) beneficiaries.
MSCI, a renowned Cancer Hospital, has entered into this partnership to facilitate Cashless and Capless Medical Treatment to beneficiaries under the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) across the State of Mizoram which includes ECHS beneficences of Assam Rifles at CGHS rates, read an official statement.
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On behalf of Headquarters Eastern Command, HQ 101 Area and Central Organisation ECHS, the agreement was officially signed by the Regional Director of ECHS, Guwahati, and the Director of MSCI, Aizwal.
This collaboration will alleviate the difficulties of beneficiaries and their dependents who were travelling to other North East States, especially to Assam to avail treatment for Cancer. To further facilitate the process, a help center has been established at the hospital by the local Military Authority. (ANI)
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