623 patients have been selected for free operations under the 'Pranadanam' scheme at Swims Hospital in Tirupati, as reported by Andhrajyothy. This selection process took place during a Pranadanam committee meeting held at Padmavathi Children's Swims on October 5.
Dr. Srinath Reddy, Director of Padmavathi Children's Heart Centre, Dr. Ram, MS of Swims, Subbulakshmi, CSRMVO of Ruya Hospital, Dr. Ramadevi, Maternity CSRMVO, and Dr. Kiran Kumar, Deputy RMVO of Swims, participated in this meeting.
Under this scheme, 36 individuals were selected for cardiology, 26 for cardiothoracic, 2 for endocrinology, 11 for ENT, 64 for general surgery, 26 for medicine, 26 for medical oncology, and 149 for nephrology.
According to Andhrajyothy, these 623 patients will receive free treatment worth approximately Rs. 2.20 crores. This scheme provides significant relief to economically disadvantaged patients.
The 'Pranadanam' scheme is important for residents of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana as it offers access to essential medical services without the burden of significant financial costs.