Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Nephrology Association (GNA) has ended its agitation, after successful discussions with the State government. GNA had gone on strike for three days starting from August 14, recently demanding a hike in compensation for dialysis done under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) scheme. It is learnt that the State government has accepted this demand. Private nephrologists serve at over 60 centres established by the government.

During the protest, which lasted from August 14 to 16, dialysis services under PMJAY were suspended. The protest was in opposition to various issues, including the reduction in the dialysis rate from Rs 2,300 to Rs 1,950, which took effect on July 11. The association was seeking a dialysis rate of Rs 2,500, out of which Rs 300 would be allocated as a transport allowance for patients. This rate will encompass Rs 1,500 for the dialysis procedure and Rs 700 for the medication and injection package.

According to GNA, over 4,000 free dialysis sessions were provided in the private sector during the three-day strike period. DeshGujarat