Shri Sathya Sai Heart Hospitals in Ahmedabad and Rajkot signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat Health Department to provide free heart surgeries for the people of the state. The agreement marks a significant milestone in public-private collaboration to improve cardiac care access.
MoU Signed in Presence of Key Dignitaries
Dr. Ratankanvar H. Gadhavicharan, Secretary of the Gujarat Health Department and Commissioner of Health (Rural) & Mission Director, National Health Mission, signed the MoU on behalf of the state government. Representing Shri Sathya Sai Heart Hospital, Managing Trustee Shri Manoj Bhimani formalized the agreement. Distinguished guests Shri Kanchanbhai Patel and Shri Dushyantbhai Patel also graced the occasion.
Free Heart Surgeries for Gujarat’s Needy Patients
Under this initiative, all underprivileged children and adults in Gujarat will receive heart surgeries completely free of cost at the Rajkot and Ahmedabad branches of the hospital. Initially, patients from six districts will be referred to the Ahmedabad unit for treatment.
Dil Without Bill: A Legacy of Selfless Healthcare
For over 25 years, Shri Sathya Sai Heart Hospitals have upheld the motto ‘Dil Without Bill’, offering compassionate, cost-free heart care across India. Known for their inclusive approach, these hospitals perform surgeries without any discrimination based on religion, caste, or gender.
National Reach: Gujarat Becomes the 9th Partner State
With this new agreement, Gujarat becomes the ninth state to partner with Shri Sathya Sai Heart Hospital. The hospital already treats patients from Odisha, Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Jharkhand, and the Union Territory of Leh-Ladakh. So far, the hospitals have served patients representing over 60% of India’s population.
State-of-the-Art Infrastructure for Service-Oriented Care
As per the press release, the Rajkot and Ahmedabad centers boast advanced medical infrastructure. The Kashindra hospital, in particular, features 310 beds, 4 operation theaters, 4 ICU-ICCU units, and a Cath Lab. It specializes in free pediatric cardiac surgeries, procedures that typically cost ₹3 to ₹5 lakhs in other hospitals.
India’s Largest Pediatric Cardiac Charitable Hospital
The Ahmedabad hospital is India’s largest charitable pediatric cardiac facility. It conducts thousands of surgeries for children with congenital heart conditions—at zero cost to their families.
A Model of Compassionate Healthcare
Thanks to the dedication of its trustees, doctors, and staff, Shri Sathya Sai Heart Hospital continues to embody the principle “Manav Seva Paramo Dharma”—Service to Humanity is the Highest Duty. This MoU not only strengthens healthcare in Gujarat but also reinforces the hospital’s mission to offer healing without burdening the economically challenged.