Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Oct 25: Around 41,000 children in Karnataka are affected by congenital heart disease (CHD), according to the state health department. Officials say early diagnosis and timely treatment are crucial to reducing infant and under-five mortality.

CHD, the most common birth defect, occurs due to abnormal formation of the heart or blood vessels during foetal development. It can range from minor defects, such as small holes in the heart, to severe conditions like malformed valves or underdeveloped chambers.

The cases were identified through screenings under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK). Children diagnosed are being treated under the Ayushman Bharat–Arogya Karnataka scheme, with referrals made to tertiary hospitals and institutions

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