Free insulin pumps for diabetic children

Kerala has decided to provide insulin pumps free of cost to diabetic children.This decision was taken in a Cabinet meeting in view of the increase in number of cases of diabetes among children in the state, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy told reporters here.Most families were finding it difficult to meet the expenses of treatment for the affected children, Chandy said."Insulin pump is the most reliable way to combat diabetes among children. Most of the families find it difficult to afford the huge cost of insulin pump," he said.Minister for Social Welfare M K Muneer has been entrusted to carry out discussions with concerned people who can supply the pumps at a reduced rate. The scheme will be implemented through the Department of Social Justice.On the other decisions taken in the meeting, he said World Bank has given an extension to complete the Kerala Local Government Service Delivery Project.