Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 15: J&K Thalassemia Welfare Society, in collaboration with Pediatrics Department and IAP City Branch Jammu, organized two-day camp for Thalassemic patients at Thalassemia Day Care Centre, SMGS Hospital Jammu.
Noted Hematologists & experts in Thalassemic disorders, Dr V P Choudhary and Dr J S Arora from Delhi, were the guest faculty on the occasion. The camp was attended by large number of patients, their parents and doctors from Pediatrics Department . & Pathology Department, GMC Jammu. All Thalassemic patients were examined and evaluated clinically and individual problems and complications were discussed. This was followed by guest lectures by the invited faculty.
Dr J S Arora, general secretary National Thalassemia Welfare Society New Delhi, spoke on various diagnostic methods and treatment modalities of Thalassemia. Dr V P Choudhary, former Professor & Head of Hematology AIIMS New Delhi, delivered lecture on various medical, physical, psychological and emotional aspects of Thalassemia. He also gave his opinion on role of low dose prophylaxis in Haemophillia.
The sessions were presided over by Dr Rekha Harish, Prof & HoD Pediatrics. Dr K K Koul, Prof & Head Deptt of Pathology, Dr G S Saini, Prof Pediatrics, Dr Vijay Sahani, Prof & Head Deptt of Blood Transfusion Medicine, Dr Meena Sidhu, Associate Prof Blood Bank and Dr Dara Singh, Medical Superintendent SMGS Hospital, attended the function.
Dr Sanjeev Digra Associate Professor, Pediatrics & Consultant in-charge Thalessemia Day Care Centre SMGS Hospital, conducted, the proceedings during the entire two day camp. Er Sudhir Sethi, president, J&K Thalassemia Welfare Society Jammu, highlighted the achievements of the society .
Dr Rekha Harish also spoke on the occasion and stressed on the need of early detection and comprehensive care of these patients. She also informed about the proposal of the Government to provide the Chelation therapy free of cost in near future. Dr K K Kaul, HoD Pathology and Medical advisor J&K Thalassemia Welfare Society, highlighted the need of carrier detection amongst youths so as to make Jammu Thalassemia free.
Er Sudhir Sethi, president of the Society, honoured the speakers with mementoes and shawls.
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