Sankalp News

Tears rolled down Soumya’s cheeks. She stopped speaking. “Every needle prick of hers feels like a knife striking my heart.”

She was talking about her daughter, Aganya and tells why so much of these children’s early lives had to hurt. There should have been play and discovery. Instead, there were transfusions to return for. At another hospital, the family had seen a young woman with thalassemia die at 25. That loss stayed with them. They wanted Aganya to grow into a woman with dreams and choices of her own.

Jasper from Zambia, diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease at age 1, faced endless hospital visits until a perfect match was found with his sister, Mercu, through DKMS, Germany. In March 2024, he received a life-changing bone marrow transplant at our Bangalore center. By November, Jasper was healthy, free from pain, and ready for a bright, joyful future.

A Tanzanian medical team visited Bangalore for 15 days to learn about Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) setup and management at BMJH. They gained insights on BMT room setup, transplant protocols, and post-transplant care. This visit, part of a broader collaboration with Cure2Children Foundation and DKMS, helps Tanzania establish its own cost-effective BMT infrastructure.

Sankalp is proud to announce the strengthening of its Clinical Research Team, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing journey of scientific discovery. What began with a simple curiosity-driven approach has evolved into a cutting-edge initiative that combines advanced medicine, information technology, and diagnostics. The team is committed to pushing boundaries, sharing research openly, and transforming healthcare for a lasting impact.

In November 2024, Thalassemia management teams from 21 centers attended a two-day training in Bangalore and Ahmedabad. The event focused on improving patient care, with a heartwarming greeting from patients in remission. Teams exchanged best practices, tackled high-risk cases, and worked on action plans for better outcomes. Dr. Rajeshwari led patient counseling sessions, inspiring renewed commitment to cure more children.