Guwahati, July 25: In a major boost to cardiac care in the Northeast, the Heart Valve Foundation of India (HVFI) – a charitable organization led by Managing Trustee Dr. Ashok Seth, Chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi announced a grant of ₹50 lakh to provide advanced cardiac treatment at Fortis Escorts Okhla, New Delhi – completely free of cost, to eligible patients referred by the Assam government.
The announcement, which came at a Press conference today, also marks the launch of comprehensive initiatives by Heart Valve Foundation of India and Fortis Escorts Heart Institute to strengthen cardiac care infrastructure in Assam and deepen specialist medical engagement across Northeast.
Beyond the ₹50 lakh grant, the multi-layered healthcare initiative introduces several key programs designed to create a sustainable roadmap for cardiac care in the state:
Concessional Advanced Care: For financially strained patients from Assam who require complex operations at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, treatment will be offered at Assam government rates, subject to clinical assessment.
Capacity Building for Local Doctors: In a bid to upgrade local medical expertise, specialized training sessions will be held by Dr. Ashok Seth, Chairman, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute; Dr. Aparna Jaswal, Director, Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute; Dr. Ritwick Raj Bhuyan, Director – Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, for doctors and medical students at Gauhati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH).
