Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today virtually launched the second phase of "Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna" for the underprivileged Thalassemic patients.<br />'' <br />''The Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had introduced the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana for targeted populace.<br />'' <br />''He said, beneficiaries of the scheme had expressed their gratitude for this valuable support in midst of the gloom in their lives.<br />'' <br />''Expressing satisfaction that the scheme has been extended to cover Aplastic Anaemia patients for a total of 200 such patients from this year, Dr. Harsh Vardhan said, such cases can be prevented by using the Ayushman Bharat Health and  Wellness Centres network.<br />'' <br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">He said, blood transfusion facilities have been made available in every district hospital while some districts also offer the facility in health centres at sub-district level.</span><br />