With lockdown relaxations and opening up of practically all businesses, coronavirus cases are soaring across the country, creating a health emergency unlike any other we have seen before.
And as we discuss its effects, it’s important to take a look at how much it may cost a person who has tested positive.
If they choose to go to Delhi’s Max Hospital, this much:
Nationalize Health, Education & Banking Sector. #StopPrivatization#maxhospital pic.twitter.com/mDOcmxlqBt
— R v R (@RamanaAvinash) June 13, 2020
The image from the Max Hospital is doing rounds on social media, with people stressing that treatment during a pandemic shouldn’t be this expensive, keeping in mind that it should be affordable for people for all parts of society.
Increase governmental health care funding or else we are fucked #maxhospital #maxhealthcare #HealthCareForAll https://t.co/TwOL0ZrN0t
— aaditya אדיטיאה (@aadibdl) June 13, 2020
First pay taxes . Then pay a hefty sum to live so that you can pay more taxes . Story of India . This is one of the reasons why many Indians prefer to migrate to other countries for a living .#maxhospital pic.twitter.com/8k6kRVJgmJ
— Gaurav Agnihotri (@Gaurav81184) June 13, 2020
The economy is already down, People are starving due to lack of food and money.
— Dr. Avni Chaudhary (@DrAvnii) June 13, 2020
Total crisis all over and this hospital is sucking blood of patients under the name of treatment.
DO YOU HAVE GOLDEN BEDS IN YOUR HOSPITALS OR 100% SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT ?
SHAME !#maxhospital pic.twitter.com/NNIOA0etm6
#maxhospital There should be a helpline number to complain against any such hospital or laboratory when they charge this much and strict action against them should be taken @narendramodi @PMOIndia @myogiadityanath @CMOfficeUP @sudhirchaudhary @Mayawati pic.twitter.com/bWsUU10qpW
— abhishek pandey (@imabhi_pandey) June 13, 2020
Cost of COVID 19 treatment should be capped even in private hospitals like #maxhospital .Even in this time of a global pandemic the hospitals are aiming to maximise their profit.#COVID19India @ArvindKejriwal @SatyendarJain @drharshvardhan @MoHFW_INDIA pic.twitter.com/UWbZUtJVW7
— NIKITA NEGI (@Nikk_Negi) June 13, 2020
Why is #ArvindKejriwal even now silent on the exorbitant fees Pvt hospitals like #maxhospital are charging? Why isn’t he putting a cap on their fees or making it free during this pandemic? pic.twitter.com/MrKaMIHIMr
— Ajay (@MalabarBiryani) June 13, 2020
#maxhospital
— Imaginary Baccha (@ImaginaryBaccha) June 13, 2020
Atleast Hospitals should nt think abt making money in such crisis. They should be charging the bare minimum cost which they will need 2 operate without any hassle. 75000 for a ventilator support is too much. Govt. ? Must take strict action against such pp. @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/QGbBXJPqzD
@narendramodi: Don’t you think #COVID19 treatment cost must be capped in India?
— Varad मनियार (@maniyarvarad) June 12, 2020
This is nothing but outright exploitation of the public. A helpless person seeking treatment has no choice but to agree to such horrendous costs!#maxhospital pic.twitter.com/f7BB6OOyup
Why no govt. capping already ? #maxhospital #Delhi pic.twitter.com/75c0E0LMdy
— Subhankar Nayak (@SubhankarNayak) June 13, 2020
Meanwhile, things look something like this in Fortis Vasant Kunj:
Fortis Hospital’s schedule of charges for #COVID19 treatment. Most people will not be able to afford this, requires government regulation. #fortishospital #maxhospital @ArvindKejriwal @SatyendarJain pic.twitter.com/joWEFGEBRS
— Gaurav Dhiman (@gauravdhiman) June 13, 2020
It’s unlikely, though, that the hospital will make any changes in the rates or lower them down.
Which makes it important for us to take care of ourselves. Stay at home, limit physical interaction with people and wear a mask whenever you step out.
Remember it’s not just for you, but for others as well. Others, who may not be able to afford even a fraction of these exorbitant prices.