Work @ Sankalp April 2012
This summer month of April was one that had plenty of Sankalp events and kept volunteers on their toes through out. Here is a snapshot of what happened.
9th Anniversary Of Sankalp India Foundation
Sankalp India Foundation will be celebrating it's 9th anniversary on 19th may 2012 @ LHC2, MSRIT, Bangalore. Be there to share the joy and celebrations with the volunteers
Drive to Curb Hereditary Blood Disorders in the Offing
Extract from news report published in Times Of India
The Union health ministry has finally turned its focus on genetic blood disorders like sickle cell anemia, thalassemia and haemophilia. India will soon roll out a national programme to prevent and manage hereditary blood disorders (HBDs).
Indian Council of Medical Research to Arrange Thalassemia Screening
Coming as a boon to those suffering from thalassemia, before they pass it on their newborns, a screening programme has been given a nod for Chandigarh, Ludhiana and Delhi. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has set a task force for the city.
Thalassemia Ek Chunoti: Short Film on Thalassemia
The two-day National science film festival , Rastriya Vigyan Chalchitra Mela , as a part of the 99th Indian Science Congress was held at Orissa between 3 and 7 January 2012. Films from across the country in the categories of documentary on science, health, education, awareness and animation were screened.