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23 Kids Get New Hearts Thanks to Charity Scheme
2 Aug
Summary
- 23 children with heart conditions sent to Patna for free treatment.
- Over 100 children have received free heart surgeries via the scheme.
- Health teams screen schools for early detection of heart ailments.
On Sunday, twenty-three children diagnosed with congenital heart disease were referred to Jay Prabha Medanta Super Speciality Hospital in Patna. This referral is part of the Bal Hriday Yojana, which offers free evaluation and treatment. Additional Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ramesh Chandra flagged off ambulances carrying the young patients.
Dr. Chandra highlighted the program's impact, noting that over 100 children from West Champaran have successfully undergone free surgeries for congenital heart disease. The initiative ensures that children from economically disadvantaged families can access crucial medical care and life-saving treatments.
The Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) actively conducts screening camps in schools and anganwadi centers. These efforts aim to detect congenital heart ailments in their early stages. Children identified with such conditions receive cost-free examinations by specialists and are subsequently referred for advanced care under the Bal Hriday Yojana.
The district health administration encourages parents to seek immediate medical attention at the nearest health center or contact an RBSK team if a child exhibits symptoms of a heart ailment. Early identification and timely access to advanced medical care are emphasized to help affected children lead healthy lives.
