Amravati (Maharashtra), March 11 – 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 Speciality Hospital are receiving free, high-quality medical treatment under these two schemes. Officials say that the treatment they are receiving would otherwise cost lakhs of rupees in private hospitals.
According to hospital officials, the hospital has successfully conducted over 44,000 free surgeries this year alone. The treatment includes over 69 kidney transplants, more than 15,000 dialysis treatments, over 1,000 neurosurgeries, 5,000 chemotherapy sessions, and 8,000 kidney stone surgeries. All procedures are provided free of charge under the two healthcare schemes. This provides a significant relief to patients and their families, as they do not have to bear any financial burden during treatment.
Dr. Amol Narote, the Dean of the hospital, 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 of rupees 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 Speciality 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.