Ayushman Bharat Scheme Now Available at MatCare Hospital, Varanasi
Varanasi : MatCare Maternity & Child Hospital announced the launch of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme at it Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh under which eligible patients can avail free admission, PICU and NICU care for newborns. The initiative reflects MatCare's continued commitment to making specialised newborn care more accessible to families across the region.
The occasion was graced by Chief Guest Dr. Dayashankar Mishra (Dyalu), Ayush Khadya Suraksha and Aushadhi Prashasan Rajya Mantri, Uttar Pradesh Sarkar, whose presence lent warmth and significance to the occasion. The event was also attended by Dr. R. V. Singh, Medical Superintendent, MatCare, Varanasi; Dr. Sunil Yadav, Centre Head, MatCare Varanasi; Dr. Nimisha Singh, Head Paediatrics, MatCare Varanasi; and Dr. Abhijeet Roy, Head Neonatology, MatCare Varanasi.
With this initiative, eligible patients in Varanasi will be able to access MatCare's PICU and NICU facilities and specialist-led neonatal care at no cost. The initiative extends support to families who may otherwise find such care difficult to afford, while supporting MatCare's continued focus on safe, timely, and compassionate care for every child.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest Dr. Dayashankar Mishra (Dyalu) said, “MatCare has always worked to bring quality care closer to the people who need it most, and it is truly meaningful to see this scheme launched here in Varanasi. It means specialised PICU and NICU care is now within reach for families across this region, a step that will make a real difference for many in the years to come. Every newborn, no matter their family's circumstances, deserves the safest, most attentive start to life.”
Dr. Nikhil Yadav, CEO, MatCare, said, “At MatCare, our vision is to make quality women and child healthcare more accessible, compassionate, and clinically robust for every family. The launch of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme in Varanasi is a meaningful step in that direction, extending PICU and NICU care to patients who need it most, free of cost.”
Dr. R. V. Singh, Medical Superintendent, MatCare, Varanasi, said, “The launch of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme at MatCare Varanasi is a thoughtful step towards reaching more people in our community. It will help improve the quality of life for women and children, build greater awareness around specialised healthcare, and strengthen health infrastructure across the region.”
Dr. Sunil Yadav, Centre Head, MatCare Varanasi, highlighted, “A well-equipped NICU, along with timely surgical and gynaecological care, can make a critical difference to outcomes for both mother and newborn. Our aim through this scheme is to provide eligible patients access to quality care, free of cost.”
Dr. Nimisha Singh, Head of Paediatrics, MatCare Varanasi, said, “Access to specialised paediatric and neonatal care can make a meaningful difference for newborns. Through the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, we hope to ensure that more children receive the care they deserve, regardless of financial circumstances.”
Dr. Abhijeet Roy, Head of Neonatology, MatCare Varanasi, said, “A well-equipped NICU combined with attentive clinical care is essential for the well-being of newborns who require it. Our Level III NICU provides specialised care for premature, critically ill, and high-risk newborns, and with this scheme now in place, we can extend this care to more families across Varanasi.”
