08-05-2025
‘Work collectively towards improving lives of thalassemia-affected kids'
Prayagraj: On the occasion of
World Thalassemia Day
, the department of paediatrics at
Motilal Nehru Medical College
organised an awareness programme under the guidance of Prof Anubha Srivastava, head of the department, on programme was graced by the chief guest, principal Prof Vatsala Mishra, who emphasised the social responsibility of medical institutions in spreading awareness.
Prof Kachnar Verma, head of pathology department, and Dr Ravi Rani, head of department of Transfusion Medicin, delivered an informative lecture on complications caused by frequent blood transfusions and alloimmunization. Prof Anubha Srivastava highlighted the importance of early diagnosis, treatment, and a compassionate approach towards children affected by thalassemia. .A poster competition on
thalassemia awareness
was organised, where Dr Shraddha secured the first prize. tnn