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Ayushman Bharat Saves Lives in Dewas with Free Dialysis Treatment

The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana is providing life-saving free dialysis and medical treatment to hundreds of residents in Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. Beneficiaries from poor families are receiving critical care at the district hospital with minimal to no cost, relieving them of significant financial burdens. Patients like Kantilal and Sunil Chauhan shared how the scheme has enabled their ongoing dialysis treatment since 2022, which would otherwise be unaffordable. Chief Medical Officer Sarojini James confirmed the scheme's implementation across various healthcare facilities in the district.

Key Points: Ayushman Bharat Offers Free Dialysis in Dewas District Hospital

  • Free dialysis daily at district hospital
  • Benefits poor & marginalized families
  • Covers medical costs up to ₹5 lakh
  • Part of world's largest public healthcare scheme
  • Patients express gratitude for financial relief
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MP: Ayushman Bharat Yojana turns lifesaver, Dewas district hospital offers free dialysis

Hundreds in Dewas, MP receive free dialysis & critical care under PM Modi's Ayushman Bharat scheme, easing financial burden for poor families.

"had he not possessed an Ayushman card, he wouldn't have been able to get himself treated - Sunil Chauhan"

Bhopal, March 25

In a remarkable achievement under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, hundreds of residents in Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh are receiving daily medical treatment, including free dialysis at the district hospital.​

The beneficiaries of Ayushman Yojana, primarily from poor and marginalised families, are receiving free healthcare services at the hospital. Patients are recovering from serious illnesses at minimal cost, leaving their family members relaxed about the accruing medical costs.​

Many patients and their families extended their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching the public welfare initiative, targeting the poor.​

Kantilal, a resident of Kelod village, shared that he received his Ayushman card three years ago and has been reaping its benefits since then. Since 2022, he has been receiving free dialysis treatment at the District Hospital.​

He noted that previously he had to make repeated rounds to private hospitals for treatment, but now his entire medical expense is being taken care of.​

Sunil Chauhan, a resident of Rajaram Nagar, also shared his experience.​

He obtained his Ayushman card four years ago. He has been battling a serious illness that necessitates regular dialysis. Since 2022, he has been receiving free dialysis treatment under the Ayushman scheme, which has provided him relief from the disease as well as financial burden.​

He remarked that had he not possessed an Ayushman card, he wouldn't have been able to get himself treated.​

Besides these, many other patients in the district suffering from ailments are entitled to medical facilities running into lakhs of rupees, under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.​

Chief Medical and Health Officer Sarojini James stated that patients are receiving free medical care under the Ayushman Bharat scheme at various facilities, including the District Hospital and other affiliated hospitals.​

Under the Central Government's ambitious initiative-the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Scheme-thousands of people in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, are benefiting from free medical treatment.

Launched by Narendra Modi, the scheme aims to provide improved healthcare facilities to people belonging to economically weaker sections of society.​

The Ayushman Bharat Yojana, being the world's largest public healthcare scheme, aims to provide health insurance of up to Rs 5 lakhs to each eligible household annually.​

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see the scheme working on the ground in Dewas. Dialysis is a recurring, expensive treatment that can ruin a middle-class family, let alone a poor one. The real test is ensuring every eligible person in every district gets the card without hassle and hospitals don't deny treatment.
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Aman W
While the intent is noble, implementation is key. In my town, people still face issues with empanelled hospitals refusing cashless treatment or asking for bribes. The government must focus on strict monitoring and grievance redressal to make it a true success story across India.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in public health, scaling a scheme like this to cover millions is a monumental task. The stories from Dewas are promising. The focus now should be on strengthening primary healthcare infrastructure so that diseases are caught early, reducing the need for costly treatments like dialysis.
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Karthik V
Bahut accha hai! My father is a kidney patient and I know the monthly cost. For Kantilal ji and Sunil ji, this scheme must feel like a mountain has been lifted off their shoulders. Healthcare should be a right, not a privilege. Hope this reaches every corner of MP and the country.
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Nikhil C
Positive news for a change. It's easy to criticize, but we must acknowledge when a government program delivers tangible results. Free dialysis means these people can focus on getting better, not on how to pay the next bill. More district hospitals need to be equipped like Dewas.

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