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Karnataka launches ‘Kusuma Sanjeevini’ scheme for preventive Haemophilia care

Karnataka launches ‘Kusuma Sanjeevini’ scheme for preventive Haemophilia care

Laaheerie P
February 26, 2026

The Karnataka government on Wednesday launched the ‘Kusuma Sanjeevini’ scheme , a landmark healthcare initiative aimed at improving the quality of life of people living with haemophilia by shifting treatment from emergency response to long-term prevention.

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar , who inaugurated the programme, said the scheme seeks to provide haemophilia patients a life of dignity by protecting them from frequent and dangerous bleeding episodes. “Even a small injury can turn life-threatening for these patients. Preventive therapy will allow them to live active and independent lives,” he said.

Haemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of clotting factors VIII (Haemophilia A) or IX (Haemophilia B). Males are primarily affected, while females are usually asymptomatic carriers or mildly affected. The condition results in impaired blood coagulation , making even minor injuries potentially life-threatening due to uncontrolled bleeding. Without preventive treatment, patients often experience recurrent joint damage, chronic pain, and long-term disability .

Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao explained that patients with Haemophilia A will receive a monthly subcutaneous injection free of cost , replacing the earlier system of repeated intravenous infusions. The treatment, which normally costs about ₹5 lakh per patient annually , will now be fully funded by the state.

The scheme is expected to benefit nearly 2,600 registered haemophilia patients across Karnataka , with a budget allocation of around ₹45 crore for the current financial year. Eligibility is limited to individuals diagnosed with Haemophilia A or B and enrolled with the state Health Department. While males are primarily affected, symptomatic female carriers may also qualify based on clinical evaluation.

Rollout will begin at 36 designated government hospitals and specialised treatment centres in major districts, with plans to expand coverage to all districts within six months. Free treatment under the scheme will be provided at government facilities, while referrals to empanelled private hospitals may be made in emergency cases.

To ensure quick response during medical crises, registered patients will have access to a dedicated 108 ambulance service . The Health Department has also introduced a monitoring framework to track bleeding frequency, hospital admissions and treatment adherence through monthly reports and a central data dashboard.

Officials said long-term funding will be sustained through annual budget provisions and integration with broader chronic care programmes, with the goal of building a “Zero Bleeds” and “Disability-Free” Karnataka .

Karnataka launches ‘Kusuma Sanjeevini’ scheme for preventive Haemophilia care - The Morning Voice