Brain Malaria and Jaundice Treatment with Ayushman Card: What Are My Options?

Hello Saurabh Singh ji,

I’m really sorry to hear about your brother’s condition. Brain malaria and jaundice together can be life-threatening and need intensive care. Here's how you can proceed:

Brain Malaria + Jaundice – A Medical Emergency

• Brain malaria (cerebral malaria) affects the brain and nervous system, leading to unconsciousness, seizures, or coma in severe cases.

• Jaundice indicates liver involvement, which can complicate treatment further.

• A combination of these two conditions often requires ICU admission, continuous monitoring, and multi-specialist care.

Can Treatment Be Done Under the Ayushman Bharat Card?

Yes, if your brother is an eligible Ayushman Bharat cardholder, then:

• He can receive cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh at any Ayushman-empanelled hospital

• This includes ICU care, medications, diagnostics, and extended hospitalisation

• Prior approval from the hospital's Ayushman desk is required, especially for ICU or emergency treatment

Steps You Can Take in Ranchi:

1. Visit: https://hospitals.pmjay.gov.in/Search/empnlWorkFlow.htm

2. Select:

   • State: Jharkhand

   • District: Ranchi

   • Click “Search” to get the list of Ayushman empanelled hospitals

3. Choose a hospital that provides critical care or ICU services

Wishing your brother strength and a full recovery. You are not alone in this.