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Navi Mumbai, Dec 01: A major Thalassemia Awareness and Screening initiative was carried out across Navi Mumbai from 13 to 29 November, led by the Rotary Club of Navi Mumbai - Joy of Giving, in collaboration with several Rotary clubs, civic departments, and youth groups. Campaign Educates Youth on Genetic Disorder The campaign aimed to educate young citizens about Thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder that manifests in children only when both parents carry the trait -- an aspect often unknown to many families. Over 1,200 Individuals Tested, 1,577 Sensitised According to organisers, the drive reached significant scale, with 1,234 individuals tested and 1,577 students and youth sensitised through awareness sessions. The initiative was conducted with support from the NMMC's Education and Health Departments, along with multiple Rotary clubs from Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Badlapur, RCC Navi Mumbai Shapers, and Rotaractors of Thane North. Screenings Conducted at Schools, Orphanage and Colleges Screenings were organised at NMMC Schools 104 and 108 and Vatsalya Trust Orphanage, while college outreach covered institutions such as SIES, Sterling, Tilak, YMT, and JVM Mehta, among others. Participants identified with Thalassemia minor or anaemia were also provided counselling. Rotary Marks Initiative as Impactful Service Effort Rotary officials noted that the campaign has emerged as one of the most impactful initiatives of Rotary Service Month in RID 3142, demonstrating the effectiveness of coordinated community action. They added that such collaborative drives are crucial for strengthening early detection and prevention, thereby reducing the long-term health burden on families. Also Watch: Organisers Call for Sustained Awareness Efforts Organisers emphasised that sustained awareness efforts are vital to ensure a future where informed citizens can make proactive health decisions for themselves and the next generation.
Jharkhand: At least five children with thalassemia in Chaibasa tested HIV-positive on Saturday, following an investigation by a five-member medical team from Ranchi. The probe was launched after a family alleged that a local blood bank had transfused HIV-infected blood to their seven-year-old child. Officials said the child had received around 25 blood transfusions from the blood bank. District Civil Surgeon Dr. Sushanto Majhee stated the child had tested HIV-positive over a week ago and noted that HIV infection could also occur from other sources, such as contaminated needles. ALSO READ: Au ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra will soon frame rules to make testing of thalassaemia mandatory for people before marriage as part of a broader initiative to eradicate the disease, minister Meghana Bordikar said in the assembly on Thursday.Responding to a question raised by MLA Vikas Thakre during the Question Hour, the minister of state for public health said there are currently around 12,860 thalassaemia patients in Maharashtra.Thalassaemia is a genetic blood disorder that affects the body's ability to produce haemoglobin and healthy red blood cells.On Thakre's demand that thalassaemia testing may be ma ...Read More >
NewsVoirBengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 12: DKMS Foundation India, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and other blood disorders such as thalassemia and aplastic anemia, celebrates siblinghood this marks Raksha Bandhan, with two unique brother-sister pair.Two young children, Ayan Khan and Papali Gaan were battling with a blood disorder called thalassemia major, but their siblings saved them by donating their blood stem cells.India faces a pressing healthcar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18: Sukarya was serving local communities since 1998. They have worked at grassroots level to serve 34 slums in Delhi and Gurugram, 30 villages in Nuh District (Haryana) and 30 in Khairthal-Tijara District of Rajasthan. Also Read | Jackie Shroff Celebrates 40 Years of 'Teri Meherbaniyan', Recalls Iconic Role and Bond With Dog Moti (Watch Video). "Our vision was very clear that women's health is inseparable from empowerment. To strengthen women's financial ability, we have launched the Women's Economic Empowerment program, helping them to earn and lead. In addition, ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, June 26: Six Rotary Clubs of Jamshedpur jointly held a press conference on Thursday at a hotel in Bistupur to share details of their ongoing and upcoming projects, marking the beginning of the new Rotary year on July 1. The event was attended by Zone 5 Assistant Governor Kusum Thakur, along with Rotary Club presidents and representatives: Suchismita (Dalma), Animesh Chhapolia (Next Gen), Ashok Jha (West), Ananna Dutta (Green), and Jitesh Chaudhary (Secretary, Steel City). President Animesh Chhapolia of Rotary Next Gen highlighted their "Water on Wheels" initiative aimed at supply ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The US embassy in India has warned that "committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues -- it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas". The warning was issued days after a video of an Indian woman who tried to leave a store with a cart full of items without paying went viral. This also prompted the embassy to say, "The US values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws."Responding to queries on the issue, the ministry of external affairs said that "whether a person is liv ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a special ceremony held in Hyderabad, the Thalassemia Sickle Cell Society (TSCS) honoured MS Education Academy for its exemplary contribution towards the education and empowerment of children suffering from Thalassemia. Founder and Chairman of MS Education Academy, Mohammed Lateef Khan, along with Managing Directors Anwar Ahmed and Dr Moazzam Hussain, were felicitated for their continuous and generous support towards this noble cause. Recognising the financial hardships faced by families of Thalassemia-affected children, MS Education Academy has opened admissions free of cost in ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Jul 16 (PTI) The Gujarat government has launched a genome sequencing project for improving healthcare for tribal communities, an exercise spanning 17 districts of the state, a minister announced on Wednesday. With this, Gujarat has become the first state in India to launch a tribal genome sequencing project, which will seek to understanding genetic health risks among adivasi groups and create a database, said an official release. The announcement about the project was made by Tribal ...Read More >