An Interview with
Dr. Chandrakant Agarwal
President, Thalassemia Sickle Cell Society
With the objective of helping all Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anemia affected children, TSCS has established, well-maintained transfusion centre, high-quality blood centre, modern diagnostic laboratory, and advanced research centre under one roof to support more than 3500+ registered patients for the past 25 years.
Can you provide a brief overview of the Thalassemia Sickle Cell Society and its mission?
The Thalassemia Sickle Cell Society (TSCS) is dedicated to supporting children afflicted with thalassemia and sickle cell disease. They provide essential services such as blood transfusions, operate a blood bank and diagnostic center, and have collaborated with medical institutions like Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain hospital, Narayan Hurdayalaya, Sankalp Foundation Bengaluru, Electronic Mart India Ltd and other philanthropists, corporate bodies under their CSR initiative for bone marrow transplants. TSCS aims to eliminate these genetic blood disorders by promoting awareness and offering comprehensive medical care. It is a massive initiative serving the most neglected, almost unknown genetic blood disorder. It has taken more than two decades of selfless work by dedicated doctors, parents, and donors to reach this stage.
What are the key objectives and goals of the society in supporting individuals and families affected by thalassemia and sickle cell disease?
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