What is the capacity of the new pediatric bone marrow transplant unit at PGICH Noida?

The upgraded unit at PGICH Noida has expanded its capacity to handle more pediatric bone marrow transplant cases requiring intensive post-transplant care.

How many pediatric bone marrow transplants has PGICH Noida performed since 2020?

PGICH Noida has performed 94 pediatric bone marrow transplants since its program began in 2020.

Who benefits from the expanded pediatric BMT services at PGICH Noida?

The expanded services at PGICH Noida are particularly beneficial for economically weaker families who require critical treatments that are often prohibitively expensive.

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Noida Hospital Boosts Lifesaving Pediatric Transplants

15 Jan

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Summary

Noida PGICH upgraded its pediatric bone marrow transplant unit in June 2024.
The institute has performed 94 pediatric BMTs since 2020.
Expanded services benefit economically weaker families needing critical care.

Noida Hospital Boosts Lifesaving Pediatric Transplants

The government-run Post Graduate Institute of Child Health (PGICH) in Noida has enhanced its pediatric bone marrow transplant (BMT) services with an upgraded transplant unit commissioned in June 2024. This expansion allows the hospital to significantly increase its capacity for complex procedures, which are vital for children suffering from serious ailments like thalassemia, aplastic anemia, and leukemia.

Since launching its BMT program in 2020, PGICH has completed 94 pediatric transplants. The recent infrastructure and staff improvements have accelerated the pace of these critical interventions. International expert Professor Lawrence Faulkner recently reviewed the program's protocols, underscoring the commitment to high-quality care and improved patient outcomes.

This development is particularly impactful for families with limited financial resources, as access to pediatric BMT is often restricted to expensive private facilities. PGICH's upgraded unit ensures that more children receive essential long-term and intensive post-transplant care, including multidisciplinary support services, at an accessible government facility.