The Bihar health department is setting up dedicated day-care centers for Hemophilia and Thalassemia patients in six major medical colleges. These centers will offer comprehensive medical services at no cost to ensure that patients do not have to struggle for regular treatment. The initiative covers prominent institutions like PMCH Patna, SKMCH Muzaffarpur, and AIIMS Patna, providing relief to thousands of registered patients across the state.
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Which medical colleges will have these day-care centers
The state government has identified six key locations to provide specialized care. These centers are equipped with beds and medical staff to handle regular procedures. The list of hospitals includes:
- PMCH Patna and AIIMS Patna
- SKMCH Muzaffarpur and JLNMCH Bhagalpur
- ANMCH Gaya and GMC Purnia
In AIIMS Patna, a dedicated clinical hematology department was established in August 2024 with a 10-bed daycare facility. Similarly, GMC Purnia has a 20-bed facility focused on improving thalassemia care since August 2024. These centers offer free blood transfusions, factor therapy for Hemophilia, and essential medicines like iron chelation therapy.
What are the benefits under Mukhyamantri Bal Thalassemia Yojana
The Bihar government is also running a special scheme for children under 12 years of age. Under the Mukhyamantri Bal Thalassemia Yojana, the state facilitates free Bone Marrow Transplants (BMT) at Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore. The government bears the entire expense of approximately 15 lakh per patient, which includes travel and stay for the patient and their family.
| Facility or Scheme | Details |
|---|---|
| BMT Location | CMC Vellore (Tamil Nadu) |
| Financial Support | 15 Lakh per patient |
| Total Successful BMTs | 27 children by July 2025 |
| Patient Support | Smart cards for easy blood access |
Health Minister Mangal Pandey had previously announced the expansion of these facilities to ensure that patients from rural areas do not have to travel long distances for basic care like blood transfusions and routine checkups. The state health society is playing a key role in operating these integrated centers.
