In a race against time, a mother from Gadag, Karnataka, finds herself entangled in red tape while her six-month-old son battles a critical heart defect. Diagnosed with multiple cardiac issues shortly after birth, the infant needs urgent surgery, but official hurdles have stalled his treatment.
Shivananda and Ashwini, daily wage workers, took their child to Bengaluru for care. Doctors at Jayadeva Institute recommended surgery, estimating the cost at ₹3 lakh. The Karnataka government’s Jeevasarthakathe scheme, meant to support such procedures, initially assured aid, with verification completed in March.
However, despite multiple visits and appeals, their file remained stuck at the Ayushman Bharat office. With no updates for over a month, Ashwini expressed deep frustration, saying, “We keep travelling to Bengaluru with hope, but our child’s condition is worsening.”
Medical staff confirmed the surgery can proceed immediately once government approval is received. The parents, lacking financial resources, are growing increasingly desperate. Ashwini pleads for swift action, fearing that any further delay could cost her child his life.
Following media attention, authorities claimed to be “fast-tracking” the case. Yet, as of now, the approval is still pending.
This story sheds light on how critical healthcare often falls prey to slow-moving systems, putting vulnerable lives at risk. A child’s life shouldn’t hang in the balance due to paperwork.
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