Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday directed officials to closely monitor whether or not private hospitals are charging Covid-19 patients the prices fixed by the government for treatment.
In a meeting to review the Covid situation and its management in the state, the CM said: "Keep a close watch on private hospitals treating covid patients.
They must charge within the ceiling fixed by the state government. In case of any lapses, strict action should be taken against the hospital management."He mentioned that Odisha is one of the very few states that is providing testing, treatment, food, accommodation and medicines free of cost to the people.