Overview

• The BMC resumes its flagship diagnostic tests scheme at 100 municipal health facilities on August 1 after a seven-month suspension.
• The relaunch features a curated menu of 83 blood tests, comprising 66 basic and 17 advanced assays at nominal charges.
• Under the new model, patient reports will be delivered directly via WhatsApp and all data will be integrated into the Health Management Information System.
• Lifenity Health was appointed in June through a competitive tender to manage testing services across the city.
• Initial coverage includes 16 suburban hospitals, 30 maternity homes, five specialty hospitals, Dr R N Cooper Hospital, the HBT Trauma Care Hospital and all dispensaries in Wards A to E.