Wednesday 30th March 2022 at 4:51 PM
Seminar of Thalassemia cure by transplant at CMC
Govt. supported Thalassaemia Bal Sewa Yojna, of Rs. 10 Lakhs per patient
Ludhiana: 30th March 2022: (Kartika Singh//Punjab Screen)
Date: Wednesday, 30th March 2022
Venue: Guy Constable Hospital Auditorium,
Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana
The Department of Clinical Haematology, Haemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow (Stem cell) Transplantation, of Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, organized a hybrid, one-day Seminar and awareness program, aptly named “Aasha ki Kiran”. The program was arranged to give hope, optimism and confidence to both patients and family members, that Thalassemia can be cured by the Stem Cell Transplant Process.
The Department was established in 2007 and the Transplant Program started in 2008. So far, the Institution has performed more than 210 transplants, with 83 transplants for Thalassaemia patients.
Thalassemia is a genetic disorder that requires lifelong blood transfusions. An estimated 10,000 Thalassemia major children are born every year in India. Stem Cell transplantation can offer a lifetime cure in such Patients.
More than 100 Thalassemia Patients and caregivers from various districts of Punjab, Haryana and Gujarat, attended this Event. Most of the Patients were identified from a free HLA Typing (Human leukocyte antigen) Camp that was held in December at Rajendra Medical College & Hospital, Patiala.
The Director of Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, Dr. William Bhatti, opened the event by welcoming the Chief Guest Dr Praveen Sobti. He reiterated the vision and mission of CMC Ludhiana.
The Chief Guest, Dr. Parveen C. Sobti, who established Thalassaemia Care, especially in Ludhiana and Punjab, emphasized that the results of CMC Ludhiana was at par to similar to best centers in India and abroad.
Mrs Shobha Tuli, Founder member of Thalassaemics India, currently serving as Secretary of the Board of Directors of Thalassaemics India, shared her wisdom and appreciated the efforts of CMCL in the field of Stem Cell Transplantation. Established in 1986, Thalassemics India is working zealously across the country, operating in close association with doctors, Govt. authorities, hospitals, medical authorities, blood banks, thalassemia associations, thalassemia NGO’s & Thalassaemia International Federation.
Patients who are waiting for Transplant at CMCL with an HLA identical donor and less than 12 years of age can now avail Rs. 10 lakhs toward transplant through the the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, who in collaboration with Coal India’s CSR, have funded HSCT (Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation) program, titled “Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna”.
Shri Sai Ram, Director, Coal India Ltd., elaborated on the need of increasing the number of transplants across the country and mentioned that there are a total of 9 centres currently approved by the Board.
Shri Mangala, IAS, representing the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, who also joined the event virtually, pledged his support and consideration of additional funds, to cover the cost of both pre- and post-transplant care of Transplant patient.
The Deputy Manager, Ms. Jyothi Jothi K, DKMS BMST Foundation India, an international NGO and prestigious partner of Christian Medical College also joined the proceeding and addressed the gathering.
Dr. M Joseph John – Professor & HOD, Clinical Hematology, CMC Ludhiana, gave an overview of the transplant process and elaborated on the available patient support programs currently available in CMC Ludhiana.
No comments:
Post a Comment