Assam Government Likely to Hike Hospital Fees from August 1

Amid rising prices of essential items, Assam’s government is expected to increase fees at state-run hospitals by 20% starting August 1, 2024. Gauhati Medical College and Hospital has received a notice from Dispur but has not finalized the new rates. The directive, issued to all state medical colleges, follows government rules allowing periodic fee adjustments. A formal notification from the health department is anticipated soon.