Ludhiana, Aug. 10 -- A state-of-the-art thalassemia ward was recently inaugurated at Lord Mahavir Civil Hospital in Ludhiana by Punjab health and family welfare minister Dr Balbir Singh. The new facility, supported by the Philanthropy Club, aims to provide comprehensive care-including regular blood transfusions, specialised counselling, and modern treatment-to hundreds of patients from Ludhiana and surrounding areas.

On the occasion, the health minister stated that in many countries thalassaemia has been completely eradicated, and Punjab is moving towards the same goal.

Under this mission, bone marrow transplant services have been initiated with funds provided by Coal India, and with the collaboration of CMC, the Punjab government is co...