Ayushman Bharat and Mahatma Phule Schemes Provide Life-Saving Care in Maharashtra

(MENAFN- IANS) Amravati (Maharashtra), March 11 (IANS) The central government’s Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and the state government’s Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana are transforming healthcare access for thousands of patients in Amravati.

Patients at the government-run Amravati Super Specialty Hospital are receiving free, high-quality medical treatment under these two schemes. The treatment they receive would otherwise cost lakhs in private hospitals, officials say.

According to hospital officials, this year alone, the hospital has successfully performed 44,000 free surgeries. The treatments include 69 kidney transplants, over 15,000 dialysis sessions, more than 1,000 neurosurgeries, 5,000 chemotherapy treatments, and 8,000 kidney stone surgeries. All procedures are provided at no cost under the two healthcare schemes. This is a huge relief for patients and their families, as they face no financial burden during treatment.

The hospital dean, Dr. Amol Narote, and his dedicated team were recognized by the Maharashtra government with the ‘Hridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray’ award for their outstanding service. Dr. Narote said, “Thanks to the government’s health schemes, we have been able to provide life-saving care to thousands of patients.”

Patients and their families expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the medical staff. One family member said, “After the kidney transplant, we are truly grateful to PM Modi and the doctors for giving our loved one a new lease on life. Such care would have cost lakhs in private hospitals.”

The hospital has also received multiple awards for its excellent services and patient care. With the launch of the new Ayushman Bharat portal, patients now find the schemes more accessible, making life-saving healthcare faster, easier, and more transparent.

The Amravati Super Specialty Hospital has emerged as a benchmark for government healthcare in Maharashtra, demonstrating how public health schemes can bring real, transformative change to people’s lives.