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The Trust's services are free and meant for families who cannot easily afford private care. Most are reached through camps in your village or ward, the affiliate hospitals, or the Trust office at JJM Medical College. Bring an identity document and any earlier medical records you have.
Helpline
In an emergency call 108 (ambulance).
Free haemodialysis
Free maintenance haemodialysis for beneficiaries requiring hemodialysis, at a 16-unit centre run by the Trust.
- Who is eligible
- Beneficiaries requiring hemodialysis
- Diagnosed with end-stage renal disease and advised maintenance haemodialysis by a nephrologist
- From an economically underprivileged household
- What to bring
- Aadhaar card
- BPL card or other proof of economic status
- Nephrologist's referral and recent reports
- Where
- Referral through Bapuji Hospital, SSIMS or JJM Medical College. First contact: SSCT counter in Bapuji Hospital, SSIMS Hospital or SS General Hospital.
- Timings
- Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Maternal and Child Care
Free antenatal check-ups, delivery and neonatal (NICU) care for eligible pregnant women, with further care arranged free where needed.
- Who is eligible
- Pregnant women from Davangere district belonging to the BPL category
- Registration should be done during the 3rd–5th month of pregnancy
- What to bring
- Aadhaar card
- BPL card or Ration card
- Where
- Delivery and neonatal care at SS General Hospital (which also provides free delivery and NICU care for pregnant women from outside Davangere district), Bapuji Hospital and SSIMS Hospital. First contact: Bapuji Hospital OPD Counter, 6363142310; or SS Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Jnanashankara, NH-4 Bypass Road, Davangere 577005, 7676350321.
- Timings
- Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Cancer screening for women
Free breast cancer screening (Thermalytix) and cervical cancer screening (Eva Colposcope), with further care arranged free where needed.
- Who is eligible
- Women above 30 years from Davangere district
- What to bring
- Aadhaar card
- BPL card where available
- Where
- SSCT Women Health Clinic, SS General Hospital, KR Road, Davangere.
- Timings
- Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Health camps near you
Free screening for diabetes, hypertension and other non-communicable diseases at Health-on-Wheels mobile camps, house-to-house visits and health-day camps.
- Who is eligible
- Open to all residents of the village or ward hosting the camp
- Based on the target group and services planned for each camp
- Adults over 30 are especially encouraged to be screened
- What to bring
- Aadhaar card, if available
- Earlier prescriptions or reports, if any
- Where
- Rural villages and urban wards of Davangere, announced locally through ASHAs, anganwadis and community health volunteers. Public enquiry/helpline: SSCT Extension 1077, or 7411365407.
- Timings
- Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM.
- Call
- 08192-273850
Eye care
Ophthalmology camps, free cataract surgery and spectacle distribution, with early detection of diabetic retinopathy using a fundus-on-phone device.
- Who is eligible
- Free spectacles for all children up to 18 years
- Free cataract operation for residents of Davangere district
- Anyone with poor vision, especially elderly residents and people with diabetes, for screening at eye camps
- What to bring
- Aadhaar card
- BPL card or referral for free cataract surgery
- Where
- Eye camps in villages and wards; surgery at the affiliate hospitals. Public enquiry/helpline: SSCT Extension 1077, or 7411365407.
- Timings
- Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
- Call
- 08192-273850
Children's dental care
School oral health screening, dental hygiene education and advanced treatment for primary school children under Mugulnage.
- Who is eligible
- Primary school children of Davangere, through their school
- Residents of Davangere district
- What to bring
- Aadhaar card
- School enrolment; parental consent for treatment
- Where
- Screening at the school; treatment at Bapuji Dental College & Hospital and the College of Dental Sciences, Davangere.
- Timings
- Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Frequently asked
Is dialysis at SS Care Trust really free?
Yes. SS Care Trust provides free haemodialysis services for eligible beneficiaries. The centre has 16 units and completes more than 650 cycles a month; by 2026 it had delivered over 30,000 free cycles.
How do I get a dialysis slot for a family member?
Please contact the SSCT dialysis programme through the SSCT counter at Bapuji Hospital, SSIMS Hospital or SS General Hospital, Davangere. The dialysis team will guide you regarding eligibility, referral and availability of slots.
What free screening is available for women?
SS Care Trust provides free women's health screening for women above 30 years through the SSCT Women Health Clinic at SS General Hospital, KR Road, Davangere. This includes Thermalytix-based breast health screening, Pap smear for cervical health screening and digital colposcopy for further cervical assessment.
Is the breast screening safe and private?
Yes. Breast health screening at the SSCT Women Health Clinic is conducted in a safe and confidential setting. Thermalytix is a non-invasive, radiation-free screening technology for breast health.
What are the free services available for pregnant women and how does she avail it?
SS Care Trust provides free antenatal care, investigations, delivery services and NICU care for eligible pregnant women from Davangere district who belong to the BPL category. To avail these services, the woman should register with SS Care Trust between the 3rd and 5th month of pregnancy. She can walk in to Bapuji Hospital or SSIMS Hospital and register at the SSCT registration counter. She should carry a copy of her Aadhaar card and BPL/Ration card for registration and verification. The SSCT team will guide her through the available services and referral process.
How do I find out when a camp is coming to my village or ward?
The Trust announces camps through ASHAs, anganwadi workers, community health volunteers and its Instagram page (@sscaretrust_dvg). You can also ask the Trust office at JJM Medical College about upcoming Health-on-Wheels camps.
Can our panchayat, school or institution request a camp?
Yes. Mobile health camps, school oral health screening, eye camps and first-aid training are all organised on request. Write to or visit the Trust office at the Administrative Building, JJM Medical College, Davangere, with the place, expected numbers and preferred dates.
Where is SS Care Trust located?
The Trust's office is on the 1st Floor of the Administrative Building of JJM Medical College, Davangere 577004, Karnataka. Its programs run across Davangere taluk and district, including the urban slums of Davangere and adopted villages such as Kakkargolla, Arasapura, Doddabathi, Bethur and Kadlebalu. For enquiries, contact 08192-273850, SSCT Extension 1077, during office hours (Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM).
Is SS Care Trust a hospital?
No. SS Care Trust is a charitable trust that runs preventive and community-health programs: screening, camps, training and free dialysis. Treatment is delivered through its affiliate institutions, including Bapuji Hospital, SS Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, JJM Medical College and the Bapuji dental colleges.