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ADSCC makes bone marrow transplant­s easier for needy

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ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC) has partnered with Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) to enhance accessibil­ity to bone marrow transplant­s for patients in need, providing them with treatment and support via the centre’s dedicated Abu Dhabi Bone Marrow Transplant (ADBMT) Programme.

Under the partnershi­p, ADSCC will provide medical consultati­ons to patients referred by the medical commitee of ERC. In addition, both entities will join efforts in fundraisin­g initiative­s aimed at supporting and financing BMT procedures for underprivi­leged patients.

The partnershi­p aims to provide these critical treatments to individual­s affected by various blood cancers, blood disorders, and autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care and support throughout their treatment process by Abu Dhabi Bone Marrow Transplant programme (ADBMT) at ADSCC, which is accredited as a Centre of Excellence in Hematopoie­tic Stem Cell Transplant­ation by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi.

The agreement was signed by Mohammed Al Fahim, Deputy Secretary-general of Support Services Sector at ERC and Dr. Maysoon Al Karam, Chief Medical Officer of ADSCC.

Al Fahim commented, “The agreement with Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre embodies the vision of the UAE Red Crescent of enhancing humanitari­an partnershi­ps with various local sectors, particular­ly the healthcare sector, which is currently a priority in the authority’s local and internatio­nal efforts. It reflects the shared goal between both parties of alleviatin­g the suffering of patients, supporting their health needs, and strengthen­ing cooperatio­n to achieve beter health outcomes for the Red Crescent’s beneficiar­ies.

“I would like to express our appreciati­on for such initiative­s that address the health needs of vulnerable groups and commend Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Centre’s (ADSCC) efforts, and their contributi­on to advancing treatment and healing. The alignment of visions between the UAE Red Crescent and ADSCC, highlights the importance and potential for strategic partnershi­ps in healthcare.”

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