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Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam (Doorstep Health Care)

Health & Family Welfare Dept, Tamil Nadu
Doorstep medical care by trained community health workers for elderly, disabled and chronically ill patients in Tamil Nadu
Aug 2021
Launch
All TN residents
Beneficiaries
โฑ Last updated: May 2026
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Overview & About

Doorstep medical care by trained community health workers for elderly, disabled and chronically ill patients in Tamil Nadu

Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam (Healthcare at Your Doorstep) sends trained medical officers and community health workers to homes of patients who cannot travel to hospitals โ€” especially elderly, disabled, and chronic disease patients. Services include diagnosis, treatment, medicine distribution, and teleconsultation.

๐Ÿฅ Key Facts
Helpline 104
Service Doorstep health care
Target Elderly, disabled, chronically ill
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Benefits

  • Doorstep health checkup by medical officer
  • Free medicines for chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, TB, etc.)
  • Teleconsultation with specialists if needed
  • ECG, blood sugar testing at home
  • Targeted at 37 lakh+ patients
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Eligibility Criteria

  • Tamil Nadu residents requiring doorstep care
  • Elderly (65+ years), disabled, chronic disease patients
  • Must be registered in primary health centre catchment area
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Required Documents

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Health records / prescriptions (if any)
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How to Apply

1
Call 104 health helpline or contact local PHC (Primary Health Centre)
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Register as requiring home visit
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Community health worker will visit as per schedule
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can avail doorstep care? โ–พ
Elderly (65+), disabled, and chronic patients who cannot travel to hospitals are priority beneficiaries.

Quick Facts

Helpline 104
Service Doorstep health care
Target Elderly, disabled, chronically ill

Need Help?

For queries, visit the official ministry website or call the helpline.

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