Haemophilia camp for children held at SAT Hospital

Thiruvananthapuram: Smiles and laughter lit up the faces of children battling haemophilia as they showcased their talents in front of health minister Veena George at a special medical evaluation camp held at SAT Hospital's recreation hall.The event, organised for children undergoing haemophilia treatment, featured a vibrant cultural evening with songs, dances and magic performances.The camp was held as part of an effort to assess complications associated with haemophilia beyond its primary symptom of bleeding. A total of 63 children, receiving care at SAT Hospital, participated in the event.Inaugurating the event, the minister highlighted Kerala's shift to prophylactic treatment for haemophilia, an advanced and preventive therapy that eliminates the risk of bleeding episodes. "This highly expensive injection is being provided entirely free of cost in the state," she said.Haemophilia Federation Council chairman Jimmy Manuel noted that nearly 500 patients across the state now benefit from this free treatment, a significant milestone in public healthcare.The camp was conducted under the guidance of NHM state nodal officer Dr U R Rahul, along with a team of expert doctors. SAT Hospital superintendent Dr S Bindu, paediatrics head Dr G S Bindu, Dr Hari Prasad, Dr V H Shankar and Haemophilia Society Thiruvananthapuram secretary Sajeev Kumar also participated.