Pioneering Angioplasty in Latur Under Government Health Scheme

A groundbreaking angioplasty procedure in Latur marks the first operation under Maharashtra's Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana at Vilasrao Deshmukh Government Medical College. The successful surgery on a 53-year-old woman includes free services enabled by a new cath lab, benefiting the district's residents.

Latur achieved a medical milestone with the first-ever angioplasty procedure under the Maharashtra government's Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana, as confirmed by officials.

This significant medical service took place at the state-run Vilasrao Deshmukh Government Medical College and Super-Specialty Hospital.Officials highlighted the procedure's potential benefits for district residents.

A 53-year-old woman underwent the operation, receiving two stents. Following a year's dedication in setting up a state-of-the-art cath lab, locals can now access free angiography and angioplasty services under the government scheme.

(With inputs from agencies.)