Srinagar, Aug 27 : The relatives of dialysis and cancer patients staged a protest at Sher-e-Kashmir Park, Srinagar, against the disruption of “Golden Card” services, without which they say their kin can’t get proper treatment.
The protesters speaking to the news agency—Kashmir Bulletin (KB) said, they had availed of the benefits of the card but were now deprived of services from dialysis centers lately.
They quoted the centers having said that the dues due from the government were causing financial distress and disruption of services. “Care in Golden Card services is the lifeline for many patients,” said a protester, adding we appeal to the administration to take immediate action.
In the meanwhile, demonstrators also focused on the fact that after taking care of the patients in the families, they can no longer afford to pay for the said treatments now that they have to support them. “The financial burden on families has become unbearable,” another protester said.
“We call upon the relevant authorities to take immediate steps to ensure that patients receive the much-needed care and treatment,” the protestors said.—(KB)
