NIMS to offer free heart surgeries for children from August 13NIMS will launch a free heart surgery initiative for children from August 13. The procedures will be conducted by its CT Surgery Department in collaboration with London-based paediatric cardiac surgeon Dr Ramana Tannashuneni and technical experts. By Telangana Today Updated On - 10 August 2026, 10:40 AMHyderabad: Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) will launch a free heart surgeries initiative for children from Thursday, August 13. Director, NIMS, Dr Rahul Devraj on Monday said that on behalf of NIMS, the heart surgeries for children will be led by Prof. Amareshwar, Head, CT Surgery and his team. After required medical examinations, surgeries will be performed free of cost for children who need them,” Dr Devraj said.