Idhayam Kaappom (Heart Care)
இதயம் காப்போம்
"Free heart surgery and cardiac care for economically weaker patients"
Beneficiaries
22,793 patients
22,793 நோயாளிகள்
Free heart surgeries and cardiac treatment for patients unable to afford care.
Budget / Funding
Rs. — Cr
State-funded
Implementation
M.K. Stalin
Launched 2023
Chief Minister Report Card
M.K. Stalin
2021-2026 governance period
69
Schemes
31
Milestones
5YRS
Dravida Model
Featured Achievement
Idhayam Kaappom (Heart Care)
Year
2023
Budget
Rs. — Cr
Status
active
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Executive Summary
Idhayam Kaappom provides free cardiac surgeries and heart-related treatments to economically weaker patients in government hospitals. The scheme covers procedures including bypass surgery, valve replacement, and angioplasty. Over 22,793 patients have received cardiac care.
இதயம் காப்போம் திட்டம் அரசு மருத்துவமனைகளில் பொருளாதார நலிவடைந்த நோயாளிகளுக்கு இலவச இதய அறுவை சிகிச்சை மற்றும் சிகிச்சை வழங்குகிறது. 22,793 நோயாளிகள் பயன்பெற்றுள்ளனர்.
Historical Context
- Jurisdictionstate
- Launch VenueChennai
- CategoryHealth & Public Welfareமருத்துவம்
- Tagsheart care, cardiac surgery, free treatment, healthcare, ncd, health and public welfare, idhayam
Resources & Verification
Verified Archive • DMK Social Intelligence