What is the goal for making India Thalassemia-free?

The goal is to make India Thalassemia-free by 2030, and to achieve this, all NGOs working in the field are urged to put their efforts together to prevent Thalassemia and provide proper care to patients already born with it.

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Doctor Information

Name: Sangeeta Medhi MPT

Specialization: Physical Therapy

Experience: 9+ years

City: Not Specified

About Dr:

Dr. Sangeeta Medhi (PT), lead physiotherapist at the Association of People with Disability, spearheaded the innovative "Rehab on Wheels" project, delivering affordable rehabilitation services to rural Karnataka. Over 18 months, she developed a comprehensive SOP for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, extending care to all age groups.

Driven by compassion, she also launched a community-based cardiac rehab and pain unit for those unable to afford care. With over 4,500 patients served and an 85% satisfaction rate, her groundbreaking work was recognized by Bridgestone India in 2024 for improving mobility and access to healthcare for underserved communities.

Experiences:

Hospital: The Association Of People With Disability; Designation: Senio Physiotherapist; Location: Bangalore; From: 1/25/2017; To: 12/25/2024; Certificate: 1735110514101-Group 21.png;

Educations:

Degree: Master In Physiotherapy; College: Sikkim Manipal; Location: Sikkim; From: 2011; To: 2016; Certificate: 1735110411565-eac42cabf39c21cf858e5f844efc4a0522.png;

Registrations:

Council: Indian Associatian of Physiotherapy; Registration No: 903489; Year: 2016;

FAQ Highlights

Q: What is Talisia?

A: Talisia is a genetic disease that can be prevented if we know that the parents are carriers of the mutation that leads to Thalassemia.

Q: How can Thalassemia be prevented?

A: Thalassemia can be prevented if we know that the parents are carriers of the mutation that leads to Thalassemia, and take necessary measures to prevent children from being born with it.