India Needs Stem Cell Donor Registry

Pulse of the Matter

- Dr Satya Prakash Yadav

Childhood cancer remains a significant global health challenge, with over three lakh new cases reported annually. India contributes more than 50,000 of these cases, placing it among the countries with the highest burden. Leukemia, the most common childhood cancer in India, accounts for about 30% of cases. Adding to this burden is thalassemia, which impacts approximately 10% of global cases. These diseases, along with other conditions like sickle cell disease, bone marrow failure, primary immune deficiency disorders, and rare metabolic disorders represent a burden of diseases that require advanced treatment options.