Manipal Hospital Yelahanka invites patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to a comprehensive awareness and care programme focused on Thalassemia Major.

This initiative aims to strengthen the ecosystem of thalassemia care through multidisciplinary discussions, preventive strategies, and community engagement.

🧬 Programme Highlights:

• Preventive Strategies in Thalassemia – Roadmap to Zero Thalassemia
• Safe Blood Transfusion & Chelation Practices
• Current Curative Options (Including HSCT Preparation)
• Adolescence & Adulthood Challenges in Thalassemia
• Critical Illness, Endocrine, Orthopaedic & Fertility Considerations
• Patient Advocacy & PWD Rights Panel Discussion

🎁 Special Benefits:

• PWD commissioner to grace the gathering
• UDID camp
• First 50 in-person registrations receive 2 leukocyte filters
• A very comprehensive health check with detailed summary will be given to the patient.
• MRI T2* and necessary blood investigations at subsidised cost for all the patients
• HLA typing camp – free HLA testing for patients and family interested
• Additional benefits for patients in subsequent follow up clinics

Transportation will be provided based on demand.

📍 Venue: Manipal Hospital Yelahanka
📅 Date: 22.03.2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

The event will be followed by Lunch.

Prior intimation during registration is required for HLA typing and MRI

Organised in collaboration with DKMS & Bal Ayush Foundation.

Note- For adult patients, one attender is allowed, while for children, two attenders are

permitted. For those wishing to undergo HLA typing, siblings are also expected

to be available on the day of the CME.

Join us in building a stronger, more supportive future for individuals living with thalassemia.