Shukriya Punjab- a celebration of 200 Stem Cell Transplants
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Nov 17, 2021 05:16
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Ludhiana, November 17, 2021: Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, recently completed 200 Stem Cell transplants of Patients – a significant milestone for Punjab, by the Department of Clinical Haematology, which started its journey in 2008.
To celebrate this milestone, a thanksgiving meeting was organised on Wednesday.
Dr. M Joseph John, HOD and Professor, Department of Clinical Haematology took the audience through the journey of stem cell transplantation. This was followed by the address by Dr. William Bhatti, Director, CMCL who invited the chief guest.
Dr. S. P. Singh Civil Surgeon, Ludhiana, who was the Chief Guest inaugurated the function. He felicitated the event with his thoughtful words and emphasized the contributions made by CMC Hospital for the overall development of the citizens of Punjab.
Well-wishers and people of eminence from all over the world felicitated the event through recorded messages.
The Transplant Patients accompanied by their families were the guests of honour.
After the inaugural session, cultural programmes followed by a ramp walk by the Patients and Donors were really mesmerizing and a feast for the eyes. Fun games were conducted for the Champions (Transplanted Patients) and our Superheroes (who have donated their Stem Cell). Patrons and well-wishers of CMC Ludhiana were also felicitated.
The programme was concluded with a vote of thanks by Mrs Sangeetha Samuel, Deputy Nursing Superintendent.
