THALOLAM


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Objective

Thalolam, a state government venture implemented to provide free treatment to children affected with chronic diseases such as haemophilia, cerebral palsy, among others, is turning out to be a costly affair for the scheme’s supposed beneficiaries, thanks to the apathy of hospital officials.

 

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Scheme Details

Thalolam scheme aims to provide free treatment to the children below age of 18, who are suffering from Kidney diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Cerebral Palsy, Brittle Bone Disease, Hemophilia, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anemia, Orthopedic deformities and other Neuro- Developmental Disabilities, Congenital anomalies ( Endosulfan victims) and accident cases which needs surgery.

Short Description

A patient will be eligible for an initial assistance of Rs. 50,000/- only under this scheme.

Additional financial assistance can be met based on the decision of the Superintendent, Head of the concerned Department of Specialty and Head of Radiotherapy Department.

This scheme has come into effect from January 1,2010 onwards.

Eligibility Criteria

A patient will be eligible for an initial assistance of Rs. 50,000/- only under this scheme.

Other Details

Hospitals receiving free treatment

Govt. Medical College Hospital, Trivandrum

Govt. Medical College Hospital, Thrissur

Govt. Medical College Hospital, Alappuzha

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Govt. Medical College Hospital, Kottayam

IM C. H, Kozhikode

Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode

ഐ. C. H, Kottayam

Co-operative Medical College, Kannur

Regional Cancer Center, Thiruvananthapuram

District Hospital, Aluva, Ernakulam

Sree Chithira Thirunal Hospital, Thiru

Scheme Implementing Agency

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How to Apply

No special application required. Based on the economic and social analysis done by the Counselors of the Safety Mission assigned to the respective hospitals, the benefit of the scheme will be applicable to the children of families who are unable to bear the cost of treatment.