Mangaluru: The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has begun registration for the Manipal Health Card 2025, aimed at delivering affordable healthcare to lakhs of families across Karnataka and neighbouring states, announced Prof. Dr. Dilip G. Nyack, Vice Chancellor, M-Mangalore Campus.

Speaking at a press meet, he recalled the vision of founder Dr. T.M.A. Pai, who pioneered accessible healthcare for rural India. Launched in 2000, the scheme celebrates its silver jubilee this year, having grown from 10,500 members in its first year to 3.68 lakh families in the last financial year.

Benefits:
Cardholders receive concessional treatment at Manipal Group Hospitals, including:

  • KMC Attavar and KMC Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Circle (Mangaluru)

  • Durga Sanjeevani Manipal Hospital Kateel

  • Kasturba Hospital Manipal

  • Dr. T.M.A. Pai Hospitals in Udupi & Karkala

  • Manipal Hospital Goa
    Dental care benefits are also available at Manipal College of Dental Sciences in Mangaluru and Manipal.

    • Membership Plans:

    • One Year: Individual ₹350 | Family ₹700 | Family Plus ₹900

  • Two Years: Individual ₹600 | Family ₹950 | Family Plus ₹1100
    (Family: cardholder, spouse, unmarried children <25; Family Plus: includes 4 parents)

    • Officials, including Dr. Unnikrishnan B and Dr. Shivanand Prabhu, stressed that this structured plan makes quality healthcare both accessible and affordable.