Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Andhra Pradesh Provides Free Surgeries to 441 Children
A government health programme in Andhra Pradesh helped children receive surgeries without paying.
The children were between four months and 18 years old.
Doctors found children needing help through screenings at schools and anganwadi centres.
The programme looks for birth-related problems, diseases, malnutrition and slow growth.
The surgeries treated problems involving the eyes, mouth, heart and feet.
Officials said the treatment cost about ₹2.42 crore.
They reported that 441 children were treated.
However, the article says 238 surgeries were performed while its listed numbers add up to 269.
441 children aged four months to 18 years received free surgeries under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram.
The procedures were provided in Andhra Pradesh between April and August 19 at an estimated cost of ₹2.42 crore.
Health screenings took place at anganwadi centres and government and government-aided schools.
Reported procedures included treatments for retinopathy of prematurity, cleft lip and palate, congenital heart disease and club foot.
Authorities reported 238 surgeries, although the listed procedure figures total 269, creating a numerical discrepancy.
- Who
- 441 children aged four months to 18 years, identified through the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram.
- What
- Free medical surgeries were provided for congenital and other health conditions.
- When
- Between April and August 19.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, including children screened at anganwadi centres and government and government-aided schools.
- Why
- To treat children identified with congenital anomalies, diseases, malnutrition, stunted growth and other health problems.
- Programme
- Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)
- Children treated
- 441
- Age range
- Four months to 18 years
- Estimated cost
- ₹2.42 crore
- Reported surgeries
- 238
- Listed procedure counts
- 132 for retinopathy of prematurity, 72 for cleft lip and palate, 30 for congenital heart disease, and 35 for club foot
- Numerical discrepancy
- The listed procedure counts total 269, while the article reports 238 surgeries