- The center has extensive expertise in pediatric bone marrow transplants, with procedures successfully carried out on children under 2 years of age
- The BMT unit, accredited by JCI, is one of the largest and most advanced in the country, serving both domestic and international patients
- Large-scale bone marrow donation need of the hour, say medicos
NE HEALTH BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, JULY 27
Marengo CIMS Hospital on Sunday announced a milestone moment—having performed over 250 successful bone marrow transplants—a great reflection of its strong commitment to excellence in haematology, transplant services, and all other subspecialities of the hospital. This milestone reflects the hospital’s standing as an excellence center for all blood-related diseases, including blood cancer and bone marrow transplants, offering superior medical treatment with precision and empathy.
250+ successful transplants are a testament to Marengo CIMS Hospital’s multidisciplinary team model that combines haematologists, oncologists, intensivists, anesthesiologists, dietitians, rehabilitation specialists, and counselors. Together, the team works day and night to enhance survival rates and bring physical and psychological well-being and good quality of life to patients as well as their families.
In the past two years, the department has successfully performed 50 high-risk transplants, including haploidentical (half-match) transplants, matched unrelated donor (MUD) transplants, and allogeneic full-match transplants. The center also has extensive expertise in pediatric bone marrow transplants, with procedures successfully carried out on children under 2 years of age. Advanced techniques such as T-cell engineering and ex vivo depletion are utilized to minimize the risk of complications like Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD).
Marengo CIMS Hospital is also recognized for its expertise in cellular therapies, including cutting-edge treatments like CAR-T cell therapy. The BMT unit, accredited by JCI, is one of the largest and most advanced in the country, serving both domestic and international patients. The hospital is also pioneering haploidentical transplants for immunodeficiency disorders such as Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, as well as metabolic disorders, setting new benchmarks in complex case management.
The Haematology & Bone Marrow Transplant Department at Marengo CIMS Hospital is one of the region’s best programs that provides end-to-end care for intricate blood disorders. With advanced infrastructure, high-end modular transplant units, state-of-the-art diagnostics, and a trained clinical team, the department provides unhindered care at each stage of the treatment process.
Dr. Ankit Jitani, Consultant Hematology, Blood and Marrow Transplant, said, “Bone marrow transplant is a curative treatment for many most blood cancers & severe blood diseases. We support families to achieve this goal. The treatment cost ranges between Rs 6 lakh to Rs 20 lakh depending upon the patient’s condition. Many insurance companies offer coverage of this treatment and the govt also plays its vital role in helping the patients.”
Dr. Hemant Meghani, Consultant – Pediatric Oncology Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant, said,
“Children with blood diseases and cancers can be cured and live a normal life with bone marrow transplant.”
Dr. Kaumil Patel, Consultant Haematologist, Hemato-oncologist and BMT Physician, said, “Bone marrow transplant is the most trusted weapon in the fight against blood disorders.”
Dr. R Shankaran, Unit Medical Director, Marengo CIMS Hospital, said, “Crossing the 250+ bone marrow transplant milestone is a proud moment for our entire team. It reflects our clinical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, and commitment to delivering life-saving treatments that meet global standards of excellence. In case of needy patients, the Hospital’s Foundation will meet the cost of treatment by raising crowd-funding or from its own resources. We offer the best possible healthcare to poor patients as our motto is saving the preciuous lives.”
Dr. Raajiv Singhal, Founding Member, Managing Director & Group CEO, Marengo Asia Hospitals, “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the entire team of clinicians at Marengo CIMS Hospital for their relentless dedication and for always putting the patient first. Crossing the 250+ bone marrow transplant milestone at Marengo CIMS Hospital is a proud testament to our pursuit of clinical excellence and patient-centric approach. As a four-time JCI-accredited hospital, and with the integration of innovative technologies and global best practices, we continue to strengthen our position as a leading destination for life-saving transplants. This achievement reinforces our vision to build future-ready centers of excellence that put patient outcomes and safety at the core of everything we do.”
Bone marrow donation need of the hour
Bone marrow donation is crucial in saving lives because it can potentially cure various blood-related diseases. There are 25 out of 100 chances that a person can find a matched bone marrow donor from within the family. Majority patients need to reach out to unrelated donors to save their lives. The probability of finding the right match from an unrelated blood stem cell donor is 1 in 10,000 as it depends on how closely the HLA typing matches between a donor and a patient.
A blood stem cell donor’s registry in India works by helping patients battling blood cancer and blood disorders to find an unrelated matching donor and give them a second chance at life.
Healthy stem cells are extracted from the donor’s bone marrow and then infused into the recipient. These infused cells travel through the bloodstream to the bone marrow where they develop into new, healthy marrow cells.
In Ahmedabad, Morrow Donor Registry of India has launched its Gujarat Chapter in association with The Indian Red Cross Society to promote this life-saving donation.
Anyone in the age group of 5 years to 65 can make donation.
