Statewide Screening Camp Launched in Assam for Children with Heart and Blood Diseases

Guwahati, August 27, 2024: The Assam Government’s statewide screening camp, scheduled from September 1 to 10, 2024, is a pivotal initiative aimed at addressing the healthcare needs of children suffering from complex heart and blood-related diseases. Spearheaded by the Department of Health & Family Welfare, this camp is part of the “SNEHASPARSHA” program, which focuses on providing specialized medical support to children across Assam.

The screening camp will cater to two key groups of children:

1. Children Needing Bone Marrow Transplants: This includes children aged 0-14 years who are suffering from conditions such as leukemia, thalassemia, and rare blood disorders. These children will receive 100% healthcare support, including access to referral services for designated hospitals capable of providing the necessary treatment.

2. Children with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD): The camp will also focus on children aged 0-18 years diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Given the severity and lifelong implications of CHD, the government has ensured that these children will receive comprehensive medical support, including any necessary referrals to specialized healthcare facilities.

The camp will be conducted across multiple locations in Assam, ensuring broad coverage and accessibility for families. The designated screening centers and their corresponding dates are as follows:

– Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Guwahati: September 1, 2024 (covering Kamrup Metro and Kamrup districts)

– Nalbari Medical College and Hospital (NMCH), Nalbari: September 2, 2024 (covering Nalbari and Baksa districts)

– Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital (FAAMCH), Barpeta: September 3, 2024 (covering Barpeta, Bongaigaon, and Bajali districts)

– Dhubri Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), Dhubri: September 3, 2024 (covering Dhubri, South Salmara, Mankachar, and Goalpara districts)

– Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital (KMCH), Kokrajhar: September 4, 2024 (covering Kokrajhar and Chirang districts)

– Nagaon Medical College and Hospital (NMCH), Nagaon: September 5, 2024 (covering Nagaon, Morigaon, and Hojai districts)

– Tezpur Medical College and Hospital (TMCH), Tezpur: September 5, 2024 (covering Sonitpur, Darrang, Biswanath, and Udalguri districts)

– Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (JMCH), Jorhat: September 6, 2024 (covering Jorhat, Golaghat, Sivasagar, and Majuli districts)

– Lakhimpur Medical College and Hospital (LMCH), Lakhimpur: September 7, 2024 (covering Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts)

– Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH), Dibrugarh: September 7, 2024 (covering Dibrugarh and Charaideo districts)

– Tinsukia Medical College and Hospital (TMCH), Tinsukia: September 8, 2024 (Covering Tinsukia district)

– Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), Silchar: September 9, 2024 (covering Hailakandi, Karimganj, and Cachar districts)

– Diphu Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), Diphu: September 10, 2024 (covering Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong districts)

Parents are encouraged to bring their children to the nearest designated screening center on the scheduled date. The government has made contact information for each center available to assist parents in seeking guidance and support.

This initiative is a testament to the Assam Government’s commitment to securing the health and well-being of its youngest citizens. By providing critical healthcare services through this camp, the government aims to ensure that children with serious health conditions receive timely and effective treatment, laying the foundation for a healthier and brighter future.

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