Coal India has committed to providing upto Rs. 3 crore to treat thalassaemia and aplastic anaemia patients for a period of 3 years. It has partnered with Aster CMI Hospital in Bengaluru to provide life-saving bone marrow transplants for children with thalassaemia and aplastic anaemia conditions.
This initiative, supported by the Health Ministry of India, allows Coal India Corporate Social Responsibility project to financially assist bone marrow transplant treatments for these life-threatening conditions. Aster CMI Hospital is empanelled for this project, enabling it to provide these critical treatments. The funding according to Aster CMI will enable it to provide medical assistance to approximately 300 patients.
Vinay Ranjan, director, Coal India Limited, said, “We believe that this partnership with Aster CMI Hospital will significantly enhance the quality of life for our employees and their families. By combining our resources and expertise, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.”
Children born with these rare, life-threatening conditions require ongoing medical support and medications to live normal lives like their peers and this noble partnership aims to cure as many patients as possible and extend the lifespan of these children.
Dr Somashekhar S P, lead consultant - surgical & gynaecological oncology & robotic surgeon, Aster CMI Hospital, stated, “Our haematology-oncology department's expertise in complex surgeries and advanced treatments enables us to deliver exceptional care to these patients. This collaboration will significantly expand our reach and impact, enabling us to extend our treatment to a larger number of patients and it will mainly benefit economically weaker sections patients."
Dr Stalin Ramprakash, senior consultant of paediatric haematology-oncology and bone marrow transplant, Aster CMI Hospital, said, “Thalassemia and aplastic anaemia are life-threatening conditions where the bone marrow fails. Without treatment, most patient’s lifespan will decrease drastically, in few instances for less than a year. This tie-up will enable us to offer curative BMT treatment to many more children with these conditions so that they can lead a normal fulfilling life they deserve.”
“We are honoured to collaborate with Coal India Limited on this life-saving initiative. We are certain with the support of our skilled doctors and advanced technologies available at the hospital, we will achieve the partnership’s objective. This collaboration aligns perfectly with Aster DM Foundation, which focuses on improving the lives of underprivileged communities through healthcare outreach, education, and other social welfare programmes, said SGS Lakshmanan, COO, Aster CMI Hospital.
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