NIMS readies kids’ heart ops, date needs proof
Hyderabad’s NIMS has run recurring free paediatric cardiac surgeries with UK teams — funded under government schemes — and reports say 2026 is next. The exact Aug 13 start and contacts still rest on a single outlet; NIMS hasn’t posted a notice yet.
Families are waiting for the 2026 camp schedule to be confirmed.
Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, has a track record of free paediatric heart surgeries with visiting UK specialists — with treatment covered under Aarogyasri and the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, so families paid nothing, according to past coverage of the 2024 and 2025 camps. That is the part that matters to Telangana parents; the state built this capacity and funded it.
A new report says the 2026 round begins on August 13 with walk‑in screening and free surgeries. Those operational details, including the exact date, timings, phone number and named officials, have not yet appeared in a NIMS or government notice located by us. Given the camp’s history, the programme itself is plausible; the calendar needs a document.
What is established: UK paediatric cardiac surgeon Dr Ramana Dhannapuneni’s team has collaborated with NIMS in recent years, and NIMS completed 18 complex child heart surgeries ahead of World Heart Day in 2024, with costs met through state schemes. What is not yet confirmed for 2026: the precise start date, whether it is walk‑in every day, eligibility rules, and the contact details being shared.
Parents who are preparing records and saving for travel deserve clarity on those specifics. NIMS should post the 2026 schedule and criteria in one place so families aren’t left chasing a rumour with medical files. The BJP‑led Centre will not be rushed to help you fund a paediatric ICU bed; Telangana built these camps, and the least the system can do is publish the timings before the queue forms.