Kolkata, November 19, 2025 : In a significant effort to improve access to curative
treatment for children with thalassemia, Narayana Health is organizing one of
the largest HLA Testing Camps in Kolkata on December 21, 2025 in association
with DKMS, Thalassemics India, Coal India, Federation of Blood Donor
Organizations of India, and Paschim Bangal Sikkim Prantiya Marwari Yuva Manch.
The initiative, led by Dr. Sunil Bhat, Director and Head of Pediatric
Hematology, Oncology and Blood & Marrow Transplantation at Narayana Health
City, Bangalore, aims to screen over 500 thalassemia patients and
their families to find potential bone marrow transplant (BMT) matches.
Thalassemia remains a major health concern in India,
with Eastern India being a key affected region. Though thousands of children
depend on regular blood transfusions, a bone marrow transplant offers a
definitive cure and the possibility of a normal life. “At Narayana Health, we
believe that a definitive cure is a fundamental right, especially for our children,”
said Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Founder and Chairman, Narayana
Health. “Thalassemia demands more than just management; it demands
solution. This massive screening effort is our commitment to making curative
care accessible and affordable, ensuring that financial barriers never stand
between a child and a normal, healthy life.” The free HLA Testing Camp is open
to children below 12 years of age diagnosed with thalassemia.
Narayana Health runs one of India’s most advanced Bone
Marrow Transplant programmes, anchored by its state-of-the-art unit at Narayana
Health City, Bengaluru. With over 2,500 transplants completed, the centre is
among the country’s largest and most trusted. Families identified for a
suitable match at the test camp will receive financial support to help them
progress toward curative treatment.
Dr. Sunil Bhat expressed the goal of the initiative:
“Our aim is to make curative treatment a reality for every child battling
thalassemia. By finding HLA-matched families through this camp, we help them
take the next, crucial step toward transplantation. Early testing and timely
action can truly change a child’s life.” Narayana Health is collaborating with
thalassemia centers in government medical colleges across West Bengal, as well
as with blood banks, Red Cross societies, and NGOs, to ensure broad
participation.
The HLA Testing Camp will be held in Kolkata on
December 21, 2025, at the Narayana R N Tagore Hospital, Mukundapur, Kolkata.
For more information, families and referring centers
may contact Narayana Health at +91 81470 52734 to learn about
participation and registration.
About Narayana Health
Narayana Health, founded by Dr. Devi Shetty and
headquartered in Bengaluru, is a leading presence in the global healthcare
landscape. As one of the largest healthcare providers in India, Narayana Health
operates a comprehensive range of primary, secondary and super-specialty
tertiary care facilities across India and the Caribbean. The group’s Centres of
Excellence in various medical domains, a team of 18,822 dedicated
professionals, including 3,868 skilled doctors and specialists, and a
relentless focus on patient well-being and clinical excellence underscore its
position as a beacon of hope and healing in the healthcare industry.
Narayana One Health (NH Integrated Care) and Narayana
Health Insurance are subsidiaries of Narayana Health.
For more information, visit https://www.narayanahealth.org/
