DMC&H observed International Thalassemia Day
The Department of Paediatrics along with Dept. of Immunohematology, and Transfusion Medicine at DMC&H, in collaboration with the Punjab Thalassemics Welfare Society and AMSA India, marked International Thalassemia Day, which is observed on May 8th each year.
City Air News
May 11, 2023 05:01
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Ludhiana, May 11, 2023: The Department of Paediatrics along with Dept. of Immunohematology, and Transfusion Medicine at DMC&H, in collaboration with the Punjab Thalassemics Welfare Society and AMSA India, marked International Thalassemia Day, which is observed on May 8th each year.
On this occasion, a blood donation camp for medicos and a fashion show for Thalassemia warriors were organized. Several NGOs that work for the welfare of Thalassemia patients were also honoured.
Present on the occasion were Dr Praveen C Sobti, Director, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Bipin Gupta, Secretary, DMC&H Managing Society, Mukesh Verma, Treasurer, DMC&H Managing Society, Dr Sandeep Puri, Principal, DMC&H, Dr Sandeep Sharma, Medical Suptd., Dr Sandeep Kaushal, Dean Academics, Dr Puneet A Pooni, Head, Dept of Pediatrics, Dr Shruti Kakkar, Associate Professor & Unit Head, Dept of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Various NGO’s and Thalassemia Warriors.
Dr Praveen C Sobti, Director of Guru Teg Bhadur Hospital, was present as the Guest of Honour.
Bipin Gupta, Secretary, DMC&H Managing Society, praised the department and the Punjab Thalassemics Welfare Society on the occasion. He advised the youngsters to get a Thalassemia screening test so that this condition may be avoided in future generations.
According to Dr. Sandeep Puri, Principal of DMC&H, donating blood saves innumerable lives and should be done by anyone who is able.
According to Dr Puneet A Pooni, Head of Dept of Paediatrics, DMC&H is devoted to the care of children with Thalassemia and has professionals who ensure the children's comfort during their stay.
Dr Shruti Kakkar, Associate Professor & Head Pediatric Hematology oncology Unit shared that management of Thalassemia has evolved over the last 25 years. It is now possible for Thalassemia patients to achieve their goals in life. She also proposed a vote of thanks.
NGOs present on the occasion were Zindagi Live Foundation, The Rock Foundation, The Red Foundation NGO Welfare Society (Regd.). Sanjha Foundation & Welfare Society, PBG Welfare Society and Avon Cycles Ltd.
Various DMC&H departments that contribute to the treatment of Thalassemia patients were also honored at the event.
