Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Thalassemia Awareness Campaign at Women’s College
A Thalassemia Awareness Campaign was held at Women’s College in Calcutta.
The event was organized by the NSS Unit of the college, the Rotary Club of Calcutta, and Avyanna.
Important people like Dr. Shashi Panja, a minister, and Bapi Ghosh, a councillor, spoke about why it's important to know about Thalassemia.
Dr. Jayanta Das, a doctor from London, and Dr. Pradip Mitra, a former medical director, talked about the medical side of Thalassemia.
Dr. Mitra also promised to organize a free Thalassemia testing session for students who want to get checked.
Thalassemia Awareness Campaign organized by NSS Unit of Women’s College, Calcutta, Rotary Club of Calcutta, and Avyanna.
Chief patron Dr. Shashi Panja and minister for industries, commerce, and social welfare attended the event.
Bapi Ghosh, councillor, emphasized the importance of Thalassemia awareness.
Dr. Jayanta Das, a Critical Care Medicine doctor from London, participated and encouraged students to raise awareness.
Dr. Pradip Mitra, former director of medical education, spoke on medical perspectives and promised a free Thalassemia testing session.
- Who
- NSS Unit of Women’s College, Calcutta, Rotary Club of Calcutta, Avyanna, Dr Shashi Panja, Bapi Ghosh, Dr Jayanta Das, Dr Pradip Mitra
- What
- Thalassemia Awareness Campaign
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Women’s College, Calcutta
- Why
- To raise awareness about Thalassemia and its medical perspectives
- Organizers
- NSS Unit of Women’s College, Calcutta, Rotary Club of Calcutta, Avyanna
- Chief Patron
- Dr Shashi Panja
- Minister Present
- Minister for industries, commerce and child development and social welfare
- Speaker
- Bapi Ghosh, councillor, Ward No.7 and member of Backwards and Minority Class
- Medical Expert
- Dr Jayanta Das, doctor of Critical Care Medicine at Guy’s and St Thomas Hospital, London
- Former Director
- Dr Pradip Mitra, former director of medical education, Government of West Bengal, and former director of SSKM Hospital
- Event
- Free Thalassemia testing session for willing students