For Shriniwas Amit Apte, beta thalassemia has always been a part of life, but never a barrier to his dreams. Diagnosed at just six months of age, he grew up balancing regular blood transfusions, iron chelation, and academics, with the unwavering support of his parents and dedicated healthcare teams.
For over eight years, Sister Praveena Banu has been a constant presence at the Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Day Care Centre at RDT Hospital, caring for more than 163 children and their families. She knows each child not just by name, but by their journey, offering reassurance through every step of treatment.
On 21st June 2026, Sankalp observed International Yoga Day with a guided yoga session led by Ms. Sumitra. The session encouraged staff to step away from their daily responsibilities, embrace mindful movement, and focus on physical and mental well-being through simple breathing exercises and stretches.
Sankalp, together with 26 corporate partners, educational institutions, community groups and volunteers, organised 53 blood donation camps across the country in June 2026, collecting 2,116 units of blood. We are grateful to every organisation that hosted a camp, helping strengthen the blood supply for children and adults living with thalassemia and other conditions.
Mr. Rajat, President of Sankalp, was felicitated at the World Blood Donor Day & Awards Function organised by the Indian Red Cross Society, Andhra Pradesh State Branch, for the organisation's contribution to thalassemia, sickle cell disease, and humanitarian service.
SHeAL certified 28 mentors who successfully completed the Mentor Development Series (MDS), recognising their commitment to learner-centred teaching and mentorship. A new batch of five participants has also joined the programme.
Sankalp, in association with DKMS Germany, conducted HLA camps in Jodhpur and Bharuch. A Post-HLA Report OPD in Jodhpur guided 40 patients, while HLA camps collected samples from 30 thalassemia-affected families. Families also received counselling on disease management, cure, prevention, and government support.
On 21st May, children across Sankalp Thalassemia Day Care Centres received a special meal sponsored by the Amit Iyer Foundation in remembrance of Amit Iyer's birthday. This annual initiative by
Mr. Sundareshan Iyer continues to transform a day of remembrance into an occasion of compassion and bringing smiles to children
Sankalp Health-1 Hospital, Ahmedabad, celebrated a significant milestone after reporting zero culture-positive cases over the last two months. |
For years, Sankalp has been working to make prenatal diagnosis accessible to families beyond India's metropolitan cities. Today, that work has gained international recognition through the publication of its research article in Blood Global Hematology. This is not just an academic milestone it validates a prevention model that has been bringing safe, high-quality prenatal diagnosis closer to home.
