Actor Vijay Deverakonda and former minister and BRS MLA T Harish Rao participated in a special 'Gift of Life' ceremony on Saturday, July 5, 2026, to mark the completion of 500 free pediatric heart surgeries at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital in Kondapak, Siddipet district, Telangana.
Milestone in Free Pediatric Cardiac Care
The Sathya Sai Trust, which operates the hospital, achieved this major milestone by successfully performing 500 free heart surgeries on underprivileged children. The hospital provides free pediatric cardiac care to children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds across India.
Pictures from the event were shared on the official social media handle of the office of BRS MLA Harish Rao, showing the actor and the politician interacting with the children and their families.
Harish Rao Praises Medical Team
Speaking on the occasion, Rao extended his heartfelt salutations to the doctors who have given a new lease of life to the children, as well as to the medical team and staff who provide excellent care to patients and their parents. He highlighted the scale of the hospital's work, stating that providing free heart surgeries and medical services to approximately six thousand children annually—thereby gifting them a new life—is no ordinary feat.
“Today, we heard from the children and their parents. We listened to a family from Chhattisgarh and heard about the experiences of a family from Odisha. The joy, gratitude, and trust visible in their eyes stand as a powerful testament to the service this hospital provides,” Rao said.
Impact on Families from Across India
The event underscored the hospital's role in serving families not only from Telangana but also from other states such as Chhattisgarh and Odisha. The presence of Vijay Deverakonda helped draw attention to the cause, highlighting the importance of accessible healthcare for children with congenital heart defects.
The Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital has become a beacon of hope for families unable to afford expensive cardiac surgeries. With the completion of 500 surgeries, the hospital continues its mission to provide free, high-quality pediatric cardiac care to those in need.
