Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Society (TSCS) President Shri. Chandrakant Agarwal joined with the Hon’ble Vice President for the inauguration of the New Blood Transfusion Center and state-of-the-art Research Laboratory, 2 Auditoriums, and a diagnostic center.
Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri. Venkaiah Naidu has today inaugurated New Blood Transfusion Centre, a state-of-the-art Research Laboratory, two auditoriums, and a diagnostic center at Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Society (TSCS), Shivarampally. TSCS President Shri Chandrakant Agarwal accompanied the chief guest at the program. TSCS President has explained Shri.
Venkaiah Naidu about the situation of Thalassemia in India and the need for a bill for the prevention of Thalassemia. Smt. Ratnavalli Kottapalli, Vice President, TSCS, Dr. Suman Jain, Secretary, TSCS, Shri. Aleem Baig, Joint Secretary, TSCS, Mr. Manoj Rupani, Treasurer, TSCS, and Mr. Naresh Rati, along with the staff of TSCS, received several renowned dignitaries and donors during the launch.
Thalassemia is a genetic, incurable blood disorder that is preventable. TSCS is the only organization in the world that is serving more than 3200patients under one roof. Thalassemia warriors are getting the best treatment here; TSCS not only has blood transfusion here, but the doctors thoroughly examine the patients and do all possible help with counseling. Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), which is very expensive but the only treatment for Thalassemia, but TSCS is doing it for free with the help from donors under CSR activities; the Telangana government is supporting it through Aarogyasree. TSCS is working seriously on the eradication of Thalassemia with several voluntary organizations.
Telangana, mainly in the most neglected areas around Hyderabad, Khammam, and Mahbubnagar, is having regular HbA2 testing. A G.O is required to make HbA2 testing mandatory for all pregnant women. Government Public Health Centers, gynecologists, and hospitals can also be instructed to do this test.
Speaking about the meeting TSCS President Shri. Chandrakant Agarwal said that “It gives us immense pleasure to welcome our progressive Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu, for the inauguration of the New Blood Transfusion Centre, state-of-the-art Research Laboratory, two auditoriums, and diagnostic center at TSCS. We are very grateful to have your guidance and support in the efforts to become “Thalassemia free India,” which is possible with a bill that will prevent Thalassemia and help to put an end to the disorder.
About Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Society (TSCS): Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Society (TSCS) is a registered (Reg No. 5359) non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 1998 represented mainly by a small group of patient’s parents, doctors, well-wishers, and philanthropists to provide the best treatment and management to patients suffering from Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anemia. Ever it was since it started, the priority has always been to improve the services provided to patients in accordance with the latest developments in treatment, management, and prevention the genetic disorder. With the objective of helping all Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anemia affected children, TSCS has established a well-maintained transfusion center, high-quality blood bank, modern diagnostic laboratory, and advanced research center under one roof to support more than 3200 registered patients.
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