Ujwal Vitthal Bahad from Maharashtra spent much of his childhood in hospitals after being diagnosed with beta thalassemia major in infancy, requiring regular blood transfusions and undergoing a splenectomy at the age of six.
Despite frequent hospital visits, his family and doctors encouraged him to continue school like any other child. Over time, these experiences sparked a deep interest in medicine and caring for others.
With consistent support from Akola Thalassemia Society and Sankalp India Foundation, his treatment became more structured, with regular transfusions, monitoring and guidance.
Today, Ujwal is a first year MBBS student at GMC Hingoli, working towards his dream of becoming a doctor. His journey reflects resilience, steady support and the power of long term care.