Gujarat Chief Minister Advocates for Enhanced Collaboration in Blood Disease Management
CM Bhupendra Patel emphasizes the need for better coordination among medical experts and blood banks to combat blood-related diseases.
Ahmedabad, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted the importance of improved collaboration among medical experts, researchers, NGOs, and blood banks to enhance the early detection and treatment of blood-related diseases such as thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, and blood cancer.
Inaugurating the 67th National Conference of the Indian Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (ISHBT) in Ahmedabad, Patel underscored the necessity of collective efforts in early identification, genetic counseling, and research to protect society from these severe health issues.
He described the conference as more than just a medical or academic event, stating it serves as a platform to unite knowledge, science, research, and compassion in the mission to save lives.
Patel welcomed doctors, researchers, and hematology specialists from India and abroad, extending them Diwali greetings. He emphasized that the role of doctors and specialists in hematology is akin to that of angels for society, stressing their responsibility to help identify and manage blood-related diseases at early stages.
He called for increased public participation in blood donation, labeling it as a priceless gift of life and the highest form of humanitarian service. He explained that blood is not merely a fluid but a vital element that sustains life, energy, and human existence, urging people to contribute to this noble cause.
Referencing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047, Patel asserted that healthy citizens are a nation’s greatest asset. He reiterated the principle that “the greatest joy is a healthy body,” advocating for equal attention to both treatment and prevention of diseases.
Patel also mentioned initiatives like natural farming, yoga, and the Fit India Movement, which promote a healthy lifestyle and contribute to building a healthier society. He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to providing quality healthcare services, noting enhancements in the Ayushman Bharat scheme that have increased health coverage from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh.
