The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi Medical College and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa, has launched a special hemoglobinopathy screening campaign for students studying in municipal schools.
The campaign was inaugurated on August 15, 2026, at TMC School No. 69 in Kalwa, with the aim of detecting inherited blood disorders at an early stage and ensuring timely medical care and guidance for affected students.
Hemoglobinopathies are a group of inherited blood disorders that include conditions such as sickle cell anaemia and thalassemia. These disorders can be passed from parents to children. Early screening can help identify the condition at a young age, allowing students and their families to access appropriate treatment, preventive care and regular medical monitoring.
As part of the first phase of the campaign, 250 students from TMC Secondary School No. 2 and Schools No. 69, 70 and 115 were screened.
Students found to be at risk or showing indications of a blood disorder will be provided with further medical evaluation and treatment. The initiative will also focus on necessary vaccinations, nutritional counselling and regular health check-ups.
The campaign is being implemented under the guidance of TMC Education Department Deputy Commissioner Dr Mitali Sancheti, Education Officer Sheshrao Bade, Group Officer Sangeeta Bamane, and Hospital Dean Dr Swapnali Kadam.
The initiative aims to promote early detection of inherited blood disorders among children and ensure that students receive timely treatment, medical advice and nutritional support.
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