Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Red Cross and Sankalp India Partner for Thalassaemia Care
The Indian Red Cross Society in Andhra Pradesh and Sankalp India Foundation have teamed up to help children with thalassaemia and sickle cell disease.
They signed an agreement to create special care centres across the state.
These centres will focus on finding the disease early, preventing it, and providing long-term treatment.
The partnership will also make sure that children from poor families get good medical care, regular blood transfusions, and counselling.
Important people from both organizations were present at the signing event and talked about how this partnership will make healthcare better for these children.
Indian Red Cross Society, Andhra Pradesh State Branch, and Sankalp India Foundation signed an MoU to enhance healthcare for children with thalassaemia and sickle cell disease.
The partnership aims to establish a statewide network of day-care centres focused on early detection, prevention, and sustained treatment.
Special emphasis is placed on supporting economically weaker sections by improving access to quality medical services and regular blood transfusion support.
The collaboration will strengthen medical support systems, including blood availability, awareness campaigns, and counselling services for affected families.
Key dignitaries from both organizations were present at the signing event, highlighting the importance of structured and accessible care facilities.
- Who
- Indian Red Cross Society, Andhra Pradesh State Branch and Sankalp India Foundation
- What
- Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen healthcare services for children with thalassaemia and sickle cell disease
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To establish a robust statewide network of thalassaemia and sickle cell day-care centres and enhance haemoglobinopathy care
- Organizations Involved
- Indian Red Cross Society, Andhra Pradesh State Branch and Sankalp India Foundation
- Agreement Type
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
- Primary Goal
- Establish thalassaemia and sickle cell day-care centres
- Focus Areas
- Early detection, prevention, treatment, blood transfusion support, counselling, and long-term interventions
- Target Beneficiaries
- Children from economically weaker sections
- Key Dignitaries Present
- Rajath Agarwal (Sankalp India Foundation president), A.K. Parida (AP Red Cross general secretary), Y.D. Rama Rao (AP Red Cross chairman)
