It is estimated that more than 10,000 Thalassemia children are born every year in India. Similarly, 9400 people are diagnosed with Aplastic Anaemia every year. These diseases pose emotional, psychological and economic burden on the affected families especially those from rural and poor backgrounds besides placing great burden on healthcare services. Permanent cure of these ailments lies in Stem Cell Transplant also known as Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT). Further, it is found that the treatment is more successful if BMT is done at an early age. Considering the challenges as stated above,...
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Information about National Mental Health Programme
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Information about National Tobacco Control Programme
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National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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Website of National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization
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National Health Portal
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NHM Health Statistics Information Portal
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Download E-Book of Success Stories on Health Sector
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Website of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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Information on Community Services, Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health (LGBRIMH)
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