Dreams can be powerful, but when combined with action, they become transformative. Sankalp, a visionary with an unwavering belief in the power of persistence, is the perfect blend of dreamer and doer.
Many women in India seek antenatal care late, with 1 in 6 starting after 18 weeks. Sankalp Labs has now secured registration to offer fetal genetic testing for thalassemia and sickle cell diseases, reducing wait times from weeks to just 3 days.
Sankalp Labs is transforming infection diagnostics for bone marrow transplant patients with rapid PCR tests targeting antimicrobial resistance (AMR). These tests detect pathogens within hours, enabling faster, targeted treatments and reducing unnecessary antibiotic use.
Blood Donation Drives (Nov-Dec 2024)
In the last quarter of 2024, thalassemia prevention coordinators from across India took part in a series of valuable training sessions. In Maharashtra, the focus was on building confidence, with role-playing exercises that helped coordinators improve their counseling skills.
Twelve years ago, a dream was born to save lives by freezing Bombay blood group units, extending their shelf life from 42 days to 10 years. Despite countless challenges and setbacks, the team at Sankalp Blood Center never gave up. In November 2023, their relentless dedication resulted in the first successful transfusion of a frozen red blood cell.
This heartwarming achievement ensures that patients with rare blood types now have hope, marking a life-saving breakthrough driven by passion, perseverance, and the commitment to making a difference.
As we enter 2025, we reaffirm our commitment to a thalassemia- and sickle-free India, where no one suffers from blood disorders. This year, we are embracing transformative changes to strengthen, refine, and scale the prevention, management, and cure models we’ve developed over the past 14 years. Our focus is on amplifying impact and advancing our mission for the greater societal good.
Blood Donation
Collected 16,763 units of life-saving blood in 302 camps, impacting countless lives through generous donations.
Thalassemia Management
In November 2024, the two-day Annual Training program for Thalassemia management teams took place in Bangalore and Ahmedabad, with 21 day-care centers participating. The program aimed to strengthen healthcare teams' skills to ensure every patient receives optimal care and can lead a normal life.
Jasper, diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease at age 1, faced regular blood transfusions and frequent hospitalizations due to severe pain crises.
