Free operations for children having Congenital Heart Disease
At Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore, Kolkata & Guwahati.
(An initiative from Government of Assam)
The Health & Family Welfare Department Government of Assam has introduced a Novel scheme whereby, the Government will bear the expenses of surgery for children born to permanent residents of Assam who have been recommended surgery for congenital heart disease w.e.f. 01-07-2010.
The Government bear the air fare from Guwahati, of the child and one guardian to and from the designated referral Hospital, besides providing adequate accommodation facility in or close to the hospital for the guardian during the hospitalisation period of the child.
The patient must apply to the nodal officer along with the following documents:
| Year | Budget Provision (Rs. In Lakhs) | Fund Received (Rs. In Lakhs) | Fund Utilized (Rs. In Lakhs) | No of children treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | 150.00 | 150.00 | - | - |
| 2010-11 | 200.00 | 200.00 | 223.53 | 364 |
| 2011-12 | 500.00 | 800.00 | 603.74 | 436 |
| 2012-13 | 500.00 | 500.00 | 534.73 | 381 |
| 2013-14 | 500.00 | 500.00 | 672.73 | 776 |
| 2014-15 | 500.00 | 300.00 | 940.00 | 779 |
| 2015-16 | 2870.00 | 2570.00 | 1660.00 | 745 |
| 2016-17 | 700.00 | 700.00 | 832.46 | 691 |
| Total | 5920.00 | 5720.00 | 5467.19 | 4172 |