Karnal: Kalpana Chawla college to have thalassaemia clinic

Parveen Arora

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Karnal, February 26

The Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College (KCGMC) has planned to start a dedicated thalassaemia clinic which will provide specialised care to patients grappling with the genetic blood disorder. As per the authorities, this clinic will not only keep a record of such patients, but also monitor such patients in the longer run.

At present, there is no dedicated clinic for such patients in Karnal. The authorities claimed that the opening of this clinic would enhance the healthcare delivery for such patients under the supervision of specialists.

As per an estimate, there are around 80 patients who are getting treatment in different hospitals of thalaessemia. The authorities say the number could be higher, but they will concentrate on these identified patients first and in the coming days, they will try to trace other patients.

“I have conducted a meeting with different heads of departments, including medicine, paediatrics, gynaecology, pathology and blood bank, bringing their expertise to the table to craft a holistic approach to patient care. They have shown enthusiasm about starting this clinic and we are hopeful that it would be started soon for comprehensive care of Thalassemia patients,” said Dr MK Garg, Director, KCGMC.

The Medicine Department will assume the responsibility for the patients aged 14 years and above, using their expertise to address the medical needs of such patients, while paediatrics will extend specialised care to patients below the age of 14, ensuring age-appropriate interventions and support, the director added.

Considering the importance of maternal health in thalassaemia management, the Gynaecology Department will be assigned the duty to look after the antenatal care and screening of high-risk expectant mothers. “Gynaecologists will be tasked with identifying and managing high-risk patients to mitigate potential complications and ensuring optimal outcomes for both mother and child,” Dr Garg said. The blood bank wouldplay a crucial role in providing timely and lifesaving transfusions, he said.