A free heart screening camp at Almora district hospital assessed 17 children on Tuesday, identifying 10 who require immediate surgery because of the seriousness of their heart conditions. The camp was organised under the National Child Health Programme.
The children, aged from birth to 18 years, underwent screening and medical examinations. Senior paediatric cardiologist Dr. Vikas Gupta from Narayana Hospital, Gurugram, examined children with confirmed or suspected heart disease.
Surgery referrals planned for 10 children
The District Early Intervention Centre found that 10 children needed surgery after their conditions were assessed. They will be referred to Narayana Hospital, Gurugram, for higher-level treatment.
The referral process is intended to connect children from the hill region with specialist cardiac care. The camp brought expert evaluation to Almora and helped identify cases requiring further treatment.
6 other children received medical advice and the medicines considered necessary during the camp. one child was found to be completely healthy after examination.
Officials highlight timely treatment
Almora district hospital PMS Dr. H.C. Gadkoti described the camp as a meaningful effort to provide advanced specialist services to children in the mountainous area.
He said timely screening and expert treatment could give children with serious heart conditions a better chance of recovery. The 10 children identified for surgery are expected to proceed to higher-level care through the planned referral to Narayana Hospital, Gurugram.
Conclusion
The camp screened 17 children, identified 10 requiring surgery, provided medicines to 6 and found one child healthy; the next step for the surgical cases is referral for advanced treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many children were screened at the camp?
A total of 17 children were screened and medically examined at Almora district hospital.
Q. Which programme organised the screening camp?
The camp was conducted under the National Child Health Programme.
Q. How many children were found to need surgery?
Doctors found that 10 children required immediate surgery because of the seriousness of their heart conditions.
Q. Where will the children requiring surgery be referred?
The 10 children will be referred to Narayana Hospital, Gurugram, for higher-level treatment.
Q. What happened to the other children examined?
6 children received medical advice and medicines, while one child was found completely healthy.
Q. Who examined the children?
Senior paediatric cardiologist Dr. Vikas Gupta from Narayana Hospital, Gurugram, conducted the examinations.
