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Surat's Hemophilia Centre Offers Free Lifeline to Patients Across India

The Hemophilia Care Centre at New Civil Hospital in Surat has become a critical treatment hub, registering over 650 patients since 2015. It provides comprehensive free care, including factor therapy and major surgeries, to patients from Gujarat and other states. Officials highlight the centre's high annual costs, funded by the Gujarat government, and the life-changing impact of timely treatment. Families praise the 24/7 accessibility and the free services that make crucial care affordable.

Key Points: Surat's Free Hemophilia Care Centre: A Lifeline for India

  • Free advanced treatment for hemophilia
  • Hub for complex joint surgeries
  • Serves patients from across India
  • Annual cost of Rs 4-5 crore funded by Gujarat govt
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Surat emerges as lifeline for Hemophilia patients across India

The Hemophilia Care Centre in Surat provides free, advanced treatment, including surgeries and factor therapy, to hundreds of patients from across India.

"The centre is operational round-the-clock, allowing patients to seek care at any time. - Patient's mother"

Surat, March 30

The Hemophilia Care Centre at New Civil Hospital in Surat is emerging as a major lifeline for patients suffering from hemophilia, offering free and advanced treatment to hundreds from across India.

Established in 2015, the centre has registered over 650 patients and is increasingly becoming a hub for complex procedures, including major joint surgeries. Patients from not only Gujarat but also other states are travelling to Surat for treatment.

Hemophilia, a genetic disorder that affects the blood's ability to clot, can lead to severe disability if left untreated. At the Surat centre, patients receive comprehensive care including free factor therapy, diagnostic services, physiotherapy, and surgical interventions, ensuring timely treatment and improved quality of life.

Families of patients have highlighted the accessibility of services at the facility. A patient's mother said her child has been receiving treatment for the past 16 years and praised the centre for being operational round-the-clock, allowing patients to seek care at any time.

Another patient from Bihar said that the cost of treatment in private hospitals is unaffordable, particularly the expensive clotting factors, and expressed gratitude for the free services provided at the centre.

Doctors and officials at the hospital underlined the importance of timely treatment. Civil Superintendent Dharitri Parmar noted that delayed treatment can lead to disability and affect a patient's ability to live independently, while timely access to clotting factors significantly improves their lifestyle.

Hospital authorities also highlighted the high cost involved in treating hemophilia. Resident Medical Officer Ketan Nayak said that the centre incurs an average annual expenditure of Rs 4-5 crore, funded by the Gujarat government. He added that clotting factors, which are crucial for surgeries, are procured centrally through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), and treatment for a single patient can sometimes cost between Rs 70 lakh to Rs 2 crore.

Officials at the Hemophilia Care Centre stated that many patients who arrive with severe mobility issues are able to walk again after treatment, despite being told elsewhere to live with their condition.

With free treatment and government support, Surat is steadily becoming a beacon of hope for hemophilia patients who previously had limited access to affordable care.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As someone from a smaller town, I know how hard it is to access specialized healthcare. Patients travelling from Bihar to Gujarat speaks volumes. Hats off to the doctors and staff working round-the-clock. This is the kind of development that truly matters.
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Aman W
While this is a fantastic initiative, it also highlights a major gap. Why should patients have to travel across the country for basic care? We need similar centres in every state capital, at the very least. The burden on one centre, however good, will become unsustainable.
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Sarah B
The annual expenditure of 4-5 crore rupees and treatment costs up to 2 crore per patient... these numbers are staggering. It shows the immense financial commitment required. Kudos to the Gujarat government for funding this. Public health needs this level of investment.
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Karthik V
The part about patients being told elsewhere to "live with their condition" is so sad, but also so common in India for rare diseases. Thank God for centres like these that restore not just mobility, but hope and dignity. Jai Hind!
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Nisha Z
My cousin has hemophilia. The mental and financial stress on the family is immense. Reading about the 24/7 operational centre is a huge relief. Knowing you can get help at any hour during a bleed crisis is priceless. More awareness is needed so patients know this facility exists.

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