Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER), a multidisciplinary Deemed University that strives to be a forerunner in higher education, has been rendering yeomen service to the community by providing quality education and healthcare services for the past 20 years. On 31st January 2025, the institution reiterated its commitment to societal upliftment by launching an array of healthcare schemes for the welfare of the marginalized and disadvantaged sections of the community. The Hon’ble Chancellor of the Institution, Mrs. Jayanthi Radhakrishnan formally launched three well-thought-of healthcare benefit schemes namely, Meenakshi Maternity Scheme - 2025 (MMS), Meenakshi Advanced Radiodiagnosis Scheme - 2025 (MARS) and Meenakshi Emergency Trauma care Scheme - 2025 (METS).
The inaugural ceremony was held at Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute (MMCHRI) at Enathur, Kanchipuram which is the flagship institute of MAHER. The event was graced with the august presence of the Hon’ble Chancellor of MAHER Mrs. Jayanthi Radhakrishnan, Pro-Chancellor of MAHER Mr.Akash Prabhakar, the Vice Chancellor of the Institution Prof. Dr. C. Sridhar, Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. C.Krithika, Registrar Prof. Dr. Sureka Varalakshmi V, Prof. Dr. K.V Rajasekhar, Dean, MMCHRI and the Medical Superintendent Prof. Dr. K. Boopathi.
A glance at the benefits of each scheme showcases the careful thought process involved in designing the scheme. The Meenakshi Maternity Scheme 2025 is launched with the ambitious goal of reducing maternal mortality rate and promote institutional delivery. Under this scheme, pregnant mothers can avail antenatal check-ups, investigations including blood test and urine test during pregnancy, antenatal scans including growth scan, anomaly scan, NT scan, cardiac assessment, food during hospital stay and admission to general ward totally free of cost. The most attractive aspect of this scheme is that normal deliveries will be conducted free of cost while mothers undergoing delivery through Caesarean section will have to bear the cost of consumables alone. All medications to mothers during pregnancy and vaccination to the new born will be provided free of cost under this scheme. In addition, the institution has announced financial support of Rs 2000/- during the third trimester and Rs 10,000/- post childbirth apart from providing a baby gift hamper worth Rs 2000/-.
The Meenakshi Advanced Radiodiagnosis Scheme 2025 provides advanced investigations at an affordable price which shall be a boon to the medically indigent population. Under this scheme, MRI of the brain, Spine and Joints will cost Rs 2000 which shall be the lowest price in the whole of Kanchipuram district. Further, under this scheme, all CT scans will be charged at a heavily subsidized rate ranging from Rs 750 to Rs 1250.
The Meenakshi Emergency Trauma care Scheme is launched to help patients who meet with road traffic accidents. Patients with traumatic injury can avail initial trauma management including first aid and investigations like x-ray and ultrasound scan free of cost under this scheme. Further, trauma patients requiring fracture site stabilization using plaster of paris can avail the services at no additional cost. In addition to this, the Operation Theatre charge is completely waived off for patients requiring surgical management of traumatic injuries.
The Chancellor in her inaugural speech assured the wholehearted support of the management in this noble endeavour and wished the team of doctors at Meenakshi Medical College Hospital her best wishes for successful implementation of the schemes. The schemes are bound to gather momentum and attract rich patronage considering the benefits they offer. For further details of the scheme, readers may browse the institution's websites, www.maher.ac.in or www.mmchri.ac.in
