Aster Mims Hospital to provide Free Paediatric Surgeries for Poor Children
Mangaluru: Farhan Yasin, the CEO of the famous Aster Mims Kozhikode hospital in North Kerala said that Aster Mims Kozhikode will be offering free paediatric surgeries to children from impoverished families.
Speaking at a Press conference in Mangaluru, he said that the children of the BPL family can avail of liver transplant surgeries estimated at Rs 20 lakhs, Bone Marrow Transplant that costs Rs. 25 lakhs, Kidney transplants that cost 8 lakhs, and cancer treatments completely free of costs.
These free treatments are being offered under the advice of Mims Chairman Padma Shri Azad Moopen as part of the 20th Anniversary celebrations of Aster Mims in Kerala. The funds for the free surgeries and treatment were jointly raised by the Aster DM Foundation, Mims Charitable Trust, and other voluntary organizations.
During the Covid period, the hospital successfully performed more than 50 liver transplant surgeries. Aster Mims is the only hospital in North Kerala that has completed more than 150 liver transplant surgeries. Six of the Liver Transplant surgeries performed during the Covid period were performed free of charge for children from economically disadvantaged families. The hospital spent around Rs. 1.25 crore for those surgeries. So far, more than 1000 renal transplant surgeries have been performed at the Aster Mims Kozhikode. Mims is one of the best stroke centers in India and it has achieved accreditation from the World Stroke Organisation, Farhan Yasin informed.
In addition to that, Dr. Pravitha S Anchan of the Mims Hospital informed that the hospital was also known to conduct Neuro Surgery, Neurology, Epilepsy Surgery, DBS, Cardiovascular Treatment, and Cardiac Surgery.
When a financially impoverished family without a BPL card approaches the hospital for free treatment, the hospital team will investigate the legitimacy of the application and render cooperation to the families with regards to availing the required treatment. . Farhan Yasin said that they can be contacted via mobile if needed.
Farhan Yasin also said that those who are in need can also contact him at his mobile number 7025767676, or contact Dr. Pravitha via the number: 9495343017.
Azad Moopen | File Photo
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Barber held for beating man to death over 'bidi' in east Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): A 32-year-old barber was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly beating a man to death following an altercation over a 'bidi' in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar area, police said.
A call regarding the incident that occurred near the bus stand road in Shashi Garden was received at 1.24 am, they said.
The victim was identified as Deepak (28), while the accused was Manoj, he added.
According to the police, during an argument, the accused picked up a wooden stick lying nearby and struck the victim repeatedly on the head. Multiple injuries and bruise marks were also found on the victim's forehead.
"Deepak was taken to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, but doctors declared him brought dead," an officer said.
An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway, the officer added.
