Sankalp India Foundation(S.I.F.) has been working for voluntary blood donation since 2003. Since 2011 S.I.F. has also taken up the cause of thalassemia management and cure. In last 2 years the organisation has supported more than 400 children with thalassemia through 2 thalassemia day care centers in Bangalore, one at Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health and the other at Rashtrotthana Parishat.
Jasper from Zambia, diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease at age 1, faced endless hospital visits until a perfect match was found with his sister, Mercu, through DKMS, Germany. In March 2024, he received a life-changing bone marrow transplant at our Bangalore center.
A Tanzanian medical team visited Bangalore for 15 days to learn about Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) setup and management at BMJH. They gained insights on BMT room setup, transplant protocols, and post-transplant care.
Sankalp is proud to announce the strengthening of its Clinical Research Team, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing journey of scientific discovery. What began with a simple curiosity-driven approach has evolved into a cutting-edge initiative that combines advanced medicine, information technology, and diagnostics.
In November 2024, Thalassemia management teams from 21 centers attended a two-day training in Bangalore and Ahmedabad. The event focused on improving patient care, with a heartwarming greeting from patients in remission. Teams exchanged best practices, tackled high-risk cases, and worked on action plans for better outcomes. Dr.
