Gurugram: Marengo AsiaHospitals Gurugram hosted a drawing competition for children from five schools on the theme of Blood Health to increase awareness of declining blood health in the Indian population due to various factors. The Bone Marrow Transplant team at Marengo Asia Hospitals Gurugram is led by Dr Meet Kumar,Clinical Director of Hemato-oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant, and is supported by Dr Neeraj Teotia, Consultant -Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and BMT. Dr Meet comes with experience of more than a decade and a half, dedicated to treating all types of blood cancers and blood-related disorders.”Blood health” refers to the overall condition and functioning of the blood within the human body. It encompasses various aspects such as the quantity and quality of blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets), the proper circulation of blood throughout the body, and the balance of essential components like hemoglobin and clotting factors. Dr Meet Kumar and his team address any blood-relatedproblems, low hemoglobin or platelets, patients suffering from any type of blood cancer, children suffering from thalassemia, sickle cell, or immunodeficiency diseases, patients advised bone marrow transplants, and immunodeficiency not responding to medical treatments.Highlighting the fact that hardly 10% of the population is aware of the symptoms and treatment modalities for blood-related ailments, Dr Meet Kumar, Clinical Director, Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Marengo Asia Hospitals Gurugram said “Blood disorders are one of the most fatal forms of cancer that severely impacts the quality of life. Raising awareness that these diseases can be permanently cured through Bone Marrow Transplant is crucial. With recent technological advancements, previously considered deadly blood disorders such as Acute Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Aplastic Anemia, Thalassemia Major, sickle cell disease, and various other cancers can now be successfully treated with Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) when conventional therapies like chemotherapy and radiotherapy fail.”Dr. Meet Kumar, Clinical Director, Hemato-oncology and BMT said, “The team and I are looking forward to hosting this event at Gurugram to make the children aware of the outcomes of blood disorders and blood health.”Neeta Rajwar, Facility Director, Marengo Asia Hospitals Gurugram says, “Blood health is crucial for overall well-being because blood plays several vital roles in the body. Increasing awareness about this will result in a healthy population and a healthier nation. We are happy to see that children are so eager to spread awareness through their creative expressions and welcome them to contribute to the well-being of the society they are an integral part of.”
