However, starting November 15, the hospital will significantly expand its transplant center, increasing its capacity to at least 12 procedures per month.
Until now, the hospital has been performing around 24 transplants annually. After the expansion, this number is expected to rise to approximately 144 transplants per year, providing timely treatment to more children and easing the burden on other overcrowded transplant centers in Mumbai, such as Wadia Hospital, Tata Memorial Hospital, and the BMC’s center in Borivali.
The expansion has been made possible through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions of Coal India and Cipla, who have jointly funded the new center with INR 5 crore. Both companies have also committed to covering patient treatment costs at the facility for the next 10 years, making care accessible to underprivileged families.
“Private hospitals charge between INR 25 to INR 30 lakh for a bone marrow transplant, which is unaffordable for most families. This center will provide free or low-cost treatment to children from economically weaker sections,” said Dr. Mohan Joshi, Dean of Shiv Hospital.
Since 2015, Shiv Hospital has successfully conducted 104 bone marrow transplants in children.
Bone marrow transplants are used to treat over 50 serious conditions, including leukemia (blood cancer), sickle cell disease, thalassemia, aplastic anemia, and certain genetic brain disorders. In these procedures, diseased bone marrow is destroyed through chemotherapy and replaced with healthy cells, often donated by siblings or parents.
“This expansion will not only reduce our waiting list but also help decongest other hospitals across Mumbai. More children will now have a chance at life-saving treatment,” added Dr. Joshi.
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