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Free and subsidised hepatitis treatment in Telangana | CION Cancer Clinics
Testing and antiviral tablets for hepatitis B and C are offered without charge at selected government hospitals in Telangana under a national programme. Hepatitis C is curable for most people, while hepatitis B is controlled over the long term. This page explains what is offered, how to get started, which other schemes can help, and when a liver question becomes a cancer question. At CION Cancer Clinics, we explain costs in writing and help families from across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh plan treatment in Hyderabad.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Naresh GunduConsultant Medical Oncologist · MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology, AIIMS) · last reviewed October 2026, next review due October 2027
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On this page
- Can I get hepatitis B or C treated free in Telangana?
- What do the government hepatitis centres provide?
- Which routes can lower the cost of hepatitis care?
- How do I get on the free treatment programme?
- How does free treatment differ for hepatitis B and C?
- Where does a cancer clinic fit in?
- What this page cannot tell you
- Common questions about free hepatitis treatment
The short answer
Can I get hepatitis B or C treated free in Telangana?
Often, yes. India runs a national programme for viral hepatitis that offers testing and antiviral tablets for hepatitis B and C without charge at selected government hospitals. In Telangana these sit mainly in the large government teaching hospitals in Hyderabad and in district hospitals.
Hepatitis C and hepatitis B are treated differently
Hepatitis C is curable for most people with a short course of modern tablets. Hepatitis B is controlled, not removed. Many carriers need no tablets at all, only regular checks. Those who do need tablets usually take them for many years, so a free and steady supply matters far more than one cheap visit.
Why this belongs on a liver cancer site
Long-standing hepatitis B and C are among the commonest causes of liver cancer in India. Treating the virus lowers that risk. It does not remove it, which is why people with scarring of the liver keep having surveillance scans afterwards. Read more on surveillance for hepatitis B carriers.
Scheme details change. Check what is offered at the hospital itself before you travel.What is usually offered
What do the government hepatitis centres provide?
- A screening blood test for hepatitis B and hepatitis C
- Confirmatory tests, such as a viral load, to decide whether treatment is needed
- A doctor's assessment of how much the liver has been affected
- Antiviral tablets for those who qualify, given without charge
- Follow-up visits to check the treatment is working
- Referral onward when the liver is badly scarred or a growth is suspected
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Which routes can lower the cost of hepatitis care?
Most families use more than one of these. None of them covers every test automatically, so ask before each step.
The national viral hepatitis programme
Run through government hospitals. Testing and antiviral tablets are offered without charge to eligible patients. You usually need an identity document and your earlier reports.
Aarogyasri and Ayushman Bharat
These schemes mainly pay for hospital treatment, such as procedures and admissions, rather than long-term tablets. Whether a liver condition is covered depends on the package and the hospital. See whether Aarogyasri covers liver cancer.
Generic medicines
Several hepatitis medicines are made in India as generics. They are far cheaper than branded versions. Your doctor chooses the medicine, and you can ask whether a generic is suitable.
Employer and government cover
CGHS, ECHS and ESI cover some hepatitis care for those enrolled. Rules differ by scheme and change over time.
Ask your scheme office
- Which hospital you must use
- Whether tablets are supplied or reimbursed
- What paperwork they need
Getting started
How do I get on the free treatment programme?
Get a confirmed result
A positive rapid test needs a confirmatory blood test. If you have not been tested yet, see where to get tested in Hyderabad.
Ask for the hepatitis clinic
At a government hospital, ask at the outpatient desk for the hepatitis or gastroenterology clinic. Your district hospital can tell you the nearest treatment site.
Bring the right papers
Carry an identity card, address proof, every earlier blood report and any scan. Missing reports are the commonest reason for a second visit.
Collect tablets on time
Tablets are usually handed out for a set period. Go back before you run out. Stopping hepatitis B tablets suddenly can cause a dangerous flare.
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Side by side
How does free treatment differ for hepatitis B and C?
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Controlled, not removed from the body
Curable for most people with a course of tablets
Many carriers need checks, not tablets
Almost everyone with active infection is offered treatment
Tablets often continue for many years
Treatment is a short, fixed course
Family members can be vaccinated
No vaccine exists, so avoiding shared blood matters
Surveillance may be needed even without cirrhosis
Surveillance continues after treatment if cirrhosis is present
If cancer is a concern
Where does a cancer clinic fit in?
Antiviral treatment for hepatitis B and C belongs to a hepatologist or physician. CION does not replace that care and does not run the government programme. Where we help is when the liver question becomes a cancer question.
When to involve an oncologist
If a surveillance scan shows a nodule, if your AFP blood test rises, or if you have been told there is a growth in the liver, an oncology opinion is worth having. CION arranges the scans you need through diagnostic partners, and the tumour board reviews them together.
Who this page does not apply to
If you already have a diagnosis of liver cancer, the question is no longer only about antivirals. Treatment then depends on the tumour and on how well the liver works. Start with hepatitis C treatment when you already have liver cancer, or ask your oncologist. Our team can also help with scheme paperwork for cancer treatment.
Being straight with you
What this page cannot tell you
It cannot tell you which hospital near you is giving out tablets this month. Treatment sites are added and moved, and supply can run short. The programme office at your district hospital is the most reliable place to ask.
It cannot tell you whether you need treatment
Many people with hepatitis B do not need tablets yet. That decision rests on blood tests and a liver assessment, read together by a doctor. A report you are holding does not answer it on its own.
It is not advice about your entitlement
This is general information, not legal or scheme advice. Eligibility for Aarogyasri, Ayushman Bharat, CGHS, ECHS and ESI is decided by the scheme and checked at the time you apply. The scheme helpdesk, or the hospital's scheme counter, can tell you what applies to you.
If you are unsure where to start, call the helpline. We will point you to the right clinic.Questions we are asked
Common questions about free hepatitis treatment
Is hepatitis B treatment really free at government hospitals?
Under the national programme, testing and antiviral tablets are offered without charge to eligible patients at designated treatment sites. Some extra tests, such as certain scans, may still cost money depending on the hospital. Ask at the hepatitis clinic what is included before you begin.
Do I need a BPL or ration card?
The national hepatitis programme is generally open to anyone who needs it, not only those with a ration card. Schemes such as Aarogyasri do have income rules. Rules change, so carry your cards and identity documents anyway and ask at the counter.
Can I get hepatitis C tablets free in Hyderabad?
Usually, yes, at the designated government treatment sites. Hepatitis C is curable for most people with a short course of tablets, so finishing the full course matters. See our page on hepatitis C treatment in Telangana for more detail.
What happens if the tablets run out at the hospital?
Tell the clinic straight away and ask what to do. Do not simply stop hepatitis B tablets, because stopping suddenly can cause a serious flare of liver damage. Your doctor may advise buying a generic supply for a short gap.
Does free treatment mean I no longer need scans?
Not always. If your liver is scarred, or you have hepatitis B with other risk factors, you may still need regular surveillance ultrasound scans after treatment. Treatment lowers cancer risk. It does not remove it. Ask your doctor whether you need surveillance.
Can my family be tested free too?
Often, yes. Testing family members is encouraged, and hepatitis B can be prevented in those who are not infected through vaccination. Nobody is to blame for passing the infection on. Ask the clinic whether household testing is offered at the same site.
Does CION give free hepatitis treatment?
No. CION is a cancer clinic and does not run the government hepatitis programme. Antiviral care is coordinated with hepatologists and physicians. We help when there is a concern about cancer, and our team can help with scheme paperwork for cancer treatment.
I live in a district. Do I have to come to Hyderabad?
Not always. Some district hospitals now act as treatment sites, and tablets can sometimes be collected closer to home once treatment has started. Ask your district hospital first. Travel to Hyderabad is usually needed only for specialist liver or cancer assessment.
Your Specialists
Meet CION's liver cancer specialists. Bring your scan reports and liver blood tests.
Our medical and surgical oncologists plan liver cancer care together, weighing the tumour and how well your liver works before choosing surgery, a liver-directed procedure or medicines.
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Dr. C. Raghavendra Reddy
MBBS(Gold Medal), DNB(General Medicine), DM(Medical Oncology)(Gold Medal)
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Dr. Owais Mohammed
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Dr. Muralidhar Muddusetty
MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery) (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh)
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Accreditation and empanelment
- NABH
- NABL
- ISO 9001:2015
- ArogyaSri empanelled
- CGHS accepted
- ECHS accepted
- EHS accepted
- Major cashless insurers
Paying for it
Insurance, schemes and payment
What you actually pay usually differs a great deal from the sticker figure.
AarogyasriEmpanelled. Bring the card and a referral where you have one.
CGHS / ECHS / EHSAccepted at CION centres for eligible treatment.
Cashless insuranceMost major insurers are empanelled. Pre-authorisation is handled by our desk.
Self-payItemised estimate given before treatment starts. No EMI scheme exists.
Where to find us
Our centres in and around Hyderabad
Addressed by landmark, because that is how this city navigates. One helpline books a consultation at any of these centres, and your team will tell you where each test and operation takes place.
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Sources
- NHS — Hepatitis B
- NHS — Hepatitis C
- MedlinePlus — Hepatitis
- American Cancer Society — Can Liver Cancer Be Prevented?
This page is general information, not a prescription. Do not change or stop any treatment based on what you read here. If anything is worrying you, contact your own treating team — or call our helpline and we will help you reach the right specialist.
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Related pages
Where to get tested for hepatitis B and C in HyderabadThe step before treatmentHepatitis B vaccination in HyderabadProtect the family members who are not infectedLiver cancer surveillance clinics in HyderabadWhere regular scans fit after treatmentDoes Aarogyasri cover liver cancer treatment?If the question has become a cancer question
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Worried a hepatitis scan has shown something more?
If a surveillance scan or blood test has raised a question about cancer, we can arrange a review by our team and help with scheme paperwork. One helpline serves every CION centre.