The conference held in Sri Lanka educated doctors on stem cells and Blood and Marrow transplantation in the country
BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital in association with National Thalassemia Centre organised CME (Continuing Medical Education) conference at Kurunegala, Sri Lanka. Dr Neema Bhat from Department of Oncology (Haematology & BMT), BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital educated paediatricians, haematologists and transfusion medicine physicians from all over Sri Lanka on BMT (Bone Marrow Transplant) and stem cell transplant at the conference.
Dr Bhat spoke about the pivotal role of haematology and blood and marrow transplantation in modern adult and paediatric medicine. She also highlighted on the various conditioning regimens used for stem cell transplantation, including types of stem cell transplantation, its harvesting process and various steps involved in the transplant process.
Speaking about her experience, Dr Bhat said, “It was a great experience to address an inquisitive crowd and impart the knowledge to the medical fraternity at Sri Lanka regarding the advantage of using BMT and stem cell transplant. Unfortunately, in comparison to the rising cases of various blood disorders like thalassemia, leukaemia etc in Sri Lanka, there are very few physicians who can perform BMT procedures and treat the disease.”
The main objective of the CME conference was to address the medical fraternity in Sri Lanka to be better equipped and become an expert in conducting BMT procedures. This conference is conducted once in every quarter where all the doctors and medical experts from all over Sri Lanka participate and get trained from various healthcare experts.
Shailaja Suresh, CEO, BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, said, “To reduce the global burden of blood disorders, it is important to collaborate and share knowledge worldwide. I’m glad we got this opportunity to join hands with National Thalassemia Center, Sri Lanka, who have provided with a platform to share our experience & expertise on BMT & stem cells transplant, with our fellow healthcare experts in Sri Lanka. The collaboration will allow further expansion of BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital’s international reach out and awareness programs for patients and health-care professionals.”