Puneeth Rajkumar Hrudaya Jyothi scheme helps save nearly 16,000 cardiac patients in Karnataka
The Puneeth Rajkumar Hrudaya Jyoti scheme in Karnataka has successfully treated nearly 16,000 cardiac patients since its inception in March 2023. The program focuses on early diagnosis and timely intervention for severe heart attacks at the taluk hospital level.
Why it matters
This initiative demonstrates the effectiveness of government-led public health programs in reducing mortality rates for critical cardiac conditions in underserved regions.
Early diagnosis and timely intervention at taluk hospitals have helped save the lives of nearly 16,000 patients with serious cardiac complications under the Puneeth Rajkumar Hrudaya Jyoti scheme of the government of Karnataka. According to the Health Department, 11,78,504 people have been screened under the programme since its launch in March 2023. During this period, doctors identified 18,804 cases of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), a severe type of heart attack that requires urgent medical attention. Of these, 15,908 patients — accounting for 84.6% of the cases — were successfully treated.
The report is a straightforward presentation of government health statistics and program outcomes.
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