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Rajasthan High Court bank manager caregiver thalassemia transfer

‘Caregiver’s transfer inhumane’: Rajasthan High Court quashes bank manager’s posting

October 07, 2026 10:19 am

The court found that the bank failed to consider its Equal Opportunity Policy before transferring the manager – whose brother with thalassemia required blood transfusions every 15 days – to a branch 1,000 km away.

'That's me': Actor Yogita Bihani says she has thalassemia; expert explains condition

July 17, 2026 5:26 pm

A hematologist explains why this inherited blood disorder is more important for family planning than daily health

Jackie Shroff urges thalassemia testing before pregnancy: 'Bahut dhyan rakho'

May 28, 2026 6:03 pm

Jackie Shroff also urged people to spread awareness amongst their staff.

Food baskets, but at what cost: Jharkhand's HIV-thalassemia families want dignity, not just rations

May 17, 2026 5:02 am

High Court steps in to protect the children and their families, orders authorities to ensure they don’t face social boycott.

Doctors say it could reduce dependence on blood transfusions and significantly improve quality of life once it becomes available in India.

First oral pill for anaemia in thalassaemia patients approved by US FDA: Why is this a milestone therapy?

January 02, 2026 12:01 pm

Specialists explain why the pill matters for transfusion-dependent patients.

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Exclusive: What the probe into Madhya Pradesh HIV-thalassemia scandal has found so far

December 20, 2025 6:53 am

Inadequate records, HIV tests not conducted property among lapses highlighted in preliminary report

5 kids with thalassemia test HIV+ : Blood donors untraced, no records

Months ago, 5 kids with thalassemia tested positive for HIV in Madhya Pradesh. Yet, no alarm bells rang

December 18, 2025 9:28 am

Officials point to series of lapses: Infection not documented in writing, months of delay and donors still untraced

Four children with thalassemia test HIV-positive at Madhya Pradesh hospital; probe into blood transfusions

December 16, 2025 7:04 pm

The deputy chief minister said the government “is firm that no negligence will be tolerated, especially when extensive campaigns are underway against thalassemia, sickle cell disease and TB”.