Hemoglobinopathy - Uttarakhand
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Health & Wellness
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to provide comprehensive care, support, and treatment to patients suffering from Thalassemia and Hemophilia in Uttarakhand.
Benefit Type
In Kind
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. - The applicant must be suffering from Thalassemia or Haemophilia.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
- Patients suffering from Thalassemia must get themselves registered by visiting the DEIC Centres established at Sub-District Hospital Roorkee, Base Hospital Almora, Base Hospital Nainital, and District Hospital Rudrapur (Udham Singh Nagar). For registration, patients are required to provide their Aadhaar card, mobile number, and a medical certificate confirming the disease issued by a qualified doctor. After registration, patients can avail of free blood filters, chelators, and blood transfusion facilities. - Patients suffering from Haemophilia can obtain free haemophilia factors from their nearest government medical unit after registering with the Haemophilia Society by submitting a doctor’s diagnostic prescription and Aadhaar card. They can also complete their registration by contacting the 104 Helpline (toll-free) or directly through the Haemophilia Society.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar card
- Mobile number
- Medical certificate confirming the disease issued by a qualified doctor
FAQs
Who is eligible to benefit under this scheme?
All residents of Uttarakhand who are diagnosed with Thalassemia or Hemophilia are eligible to avail benefits under this scheme.
What facilities are provided to Thalassemia patients?
Thalassemia patients receive free blood filters, chelators, and blood transfusions under this scheme.
What facilities are provided to Hemophilia patients?
Hemophilia patients are provided with free haemophilia factors (life-saving medicines) from designated government medical units.
Is registration mandatory to avail of the benefits?
Yes, registration is mandatory for both Thalassemia and Hemophilia patients to receive free treatment under the scheme.
Where can Thalassemia patients register?
Thalassemia patients can register at the DEIC Centres located in: - Sub-District Hospital, Roorkee - Base Hospital, Almora - Base Hospital, Nainital - District Hospital, Rudrapur (Udham Singh Nagar)