I will speak to the Jharkhand government and Parliament about thalassemia patients: MP Dr. Mahua Maji

Jharkhand/Ranchi: As part of the Jharkhand-wide campaign to eradicate thalassemia/sickle cell/aplastic anemia, a free state-level matching test camp/HLA screening test/shibble testing/guidance/counseling camp for thalassemia/sickle cell anemia bone marrow transplant was held today, on the second day of the Jharkhand state-level program, organized by Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, in collaboration with the "Blood Donation" blood donation organization and Shonit Foundation. From morning to evening, HLA screening tests were conducted for 39 thalassemia patients under 12 years of age and for donors from the families of 100 patients. The report will be available within three months. Following this, if there is a 100% match, a free bone marrow transplant/blood transfusion will be performed with the support of the government, CCL, NGOs, and philanthropists. The Apollo team, led by Dr. Gaurav Kharia, Director, Bone Marrow Transplant Department, Senior Pediatrician, Oncology, and Hematology, attended the event.

The chief guest was Dr. Mahua Maji, Rajya Sabha MP from Jharkhand and former Chairperson of the Jharkhand State Women's Commission, and a senior JMM politician. Special guests included Dr. Anuradha Vats, Clinical Psychologist/Deepshikha, and Engineer Rajiv Raju, who works on divine cuisine. Also present at the event were Ravi Kumar and AB from Apollo Delhi, David, Abhishek Chaudhary, Arshad, Nadeem Khan from Shonit Foundation, Mo Babbar, and Devki Devi, Seema Devi, Sona Singh, Sonam, Sakshi, and Pragati from the Jharkhand Thalassemia Affected Association.

Thalassemic children welcomed all guests with bouquets and Jharkhandi robes.

MP Dr. Mahua Maji stated that she stands with those suffering from thalassemia/sickle cell/aplastic anemia. She will soon discuss their issues with Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. She will raise their voice in the Parliament. She will take serious action as soon as possible.

Dr. Gaurav Kharia stated that this Jharkhand state-level camp on thalassemia/sickle cell/aplastic anemia is a highly commendable and historic effort by the organizers, which will result in 100% bone marrow transplants. The Jharkhand government should take this serious initiative and provide blood transfusions/bone marrow transplants so that these sufferers can live.

The mortality rate of children who are humanly guaranteed by blood transfusions/bone marrow transplants can be prevented.

In Jharkhand, a public awareness campaign should be launched to promote blood donation so that they can continue to receive blood and their growth is not hampered. The Jharkhand government should formulate a policy for them.