‘Kids suffering from Thalassemia must get treatment’

THE National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has asked all states and union territories to recommend to all hospitals to provide proper facilities to children in need of treatment for Thalassemia and provide blood transfusion therapy free of cost.

The child rights body also directed the states/UTs to share action taken report with the commission.

In a letter to all state principal secretaries in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, NCPCR Chairperson Priyank Kanoongo said that Thalassemia is a significant health concern, particularly in the paediatric population which requires comprehensive and specialised care to ensure optimal outcomes for affected individuals.

As such, adherence to established guidelines is essential in providing consistent, evidence-based care to patients with Thalassemia, he said.