To Save A Life, No Amount Is Too Much

There are a few cord blood banks even in India but given the large number of childbirths in the country, if we set up a public cord blood bank by investing a few lakh rupees we will be able to treat conditions such as bone marrow failure, thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia, Dr. Revathi says.

Stem cell transplantation is now a common treatment option for leukaemia. But, families often have to take huge loans for treatment as cord blood is difficult to access.