An interaction took place in Secunderabad where the staff from empanelled hospitals and veterans from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh States discussed with the Director of ECHS in Hyderabad. Major-General Rakesh Manocha, GOC of HQ Telangana and Andhra Sub-Area (TASA), chaired the discussion. Representatives from 20 empanelled hospitals, veterans, and staff from the Regional Centre and ECHS Cell at Station HQ attended the meeting. Veterans shared their suggestions and problems while the empanelled hospitals raised their concerns about dealing with veterans and ECHS staff. It was assured that steps will be taken to improve the ECHS system. The GOC promised to make concerted efforts in providing the best medical care to ex-servicemen.
