GUWAHATI: On Wednesday the Assam Health Department referred 10 more children with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) for surgery to Narayan Hrudalaya in Bengaluru. This was stated by Assam Health Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma through his twitter handle.
The Assam Government and the National Health Mission have been providing new lives to children of Assam born with CHD. Under the Congenital Heart Disease Scheme of Assam Government 7550 children with CHD have been successfully treated through surgery. In Southeast Asia this is the highest success rate reported so far. The treatment has now been included in the Atal Amrit Abhiyan Scheme as well. Approximately 9 children in 1000 are born with a congenital heart defect.
1/2 Today we referred 10 more children with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) for surgery to Narayan Hrudalaya in Bengaluru. The CHD Program of Govt of Assam is one of the first, and very unique of its kind. Over the years we have got 7550 surgeries under this. #AssamCares pic.twitter.com/DPsdru4lRw
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) February 26, 2020
2/2 It’s been a matter of great personal satisfaction having steered the program over 10 years now. We’ve expanded the scope of CHD prog and included more hospitals incl @fortis_hospital Kolkata @Fortis_Escorts, @hayatghy from this year. @PMOIndia @narendramodi @drharshvardhan pic.twitter.com/viybyGxfEX
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) February 26, 2020
About Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)
A congenital heart defect (CHD), also known as a congenital heart anomaly or congenital heart disease, is a problem in the structure of the heart that is present at birth. Approximately 9 children in 1000 are born with a congenital heart defect. The cost of treatment is very high.
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