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Himachal withdraws free diagnostic facilities for 14 categories

Shimla, June 6 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Government has withdrawn the provision of free diagnostic tests and X-rays for 14 beneficiary categories in all government health institutions across the state.
The decision, communicated through a letter by the Department of Medical Education, is aimed at strengthening the financial autonomy of Rogi Kalyan Samitis (RKS) operating at various health institutions.
The official communication, issued by the special secretary (health), cited a previous office letter dated May 26 and directed the director of medical education, director health services, and the Director of National Health Mission to implement the decision.
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