Over the past four years, Tamil Nadu has made significant strides in public healthcare, benefiting millions through various state-run initiatives. Under the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme, over 81 lakh individuals received free medical treatment amounting to ₹5,878 crore. Meanwhile, the ‘Innuyir Kaappom Nammai Kaappom’ emergency care programme provided life-saving support to 7.4 lakh accident victims, with an expenditure of ₹648.12 crore.
The state also prioritized maternal and child health, distributing nutrition kits worth ₹1,149.24 crore to 54 lakh pregnant women and 31.75 lakh new mothers. Infrastructure development received a boost with the establishment of five new hospitals at a total cost of ₹1,046 crore. Additionally, ₹151 crore was allocated to build India’s second National Centre for Ageing in Guindy.
The newly opened Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital has already served over 8 lakh patients with advanced medical services. In Kolathur, the six-storey, 560-bed Chennai Periyar Government Hospital was inaugurated, enhancing local healthcare access.
Tamil Nadu’s doorstep medical outreach programme, Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam, has reached over 200 lakh residents, backed by ₹681.64 crore in funding. School health initiatives screened children's vision and provided free spectacles to 13.11 lakh students.
The state’s public health success is reflected in its reduction of the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) to 8 per 1,000 live births—well below the national average of 28. Tamil Nadu's performance has earned it 545 awards across various domains, including rural healthcare, tuberculosis eradication, and organ transplantation, underscoring its commitment to equitable and efficient health services.