Patna: Syed Ata Hasnain on Sunday inaugurated a bone marrow transplant screening camp for children with Thalassemia, while urging stronger public health efforts to make Bihar free of Tuberculosis.
The camp, organised by Maa Vaishno Devi Seva Samiti, aims to support early detection and treatment pathways for children suffering from the genetic blood disorder, which often requires lifelong transfusions or transplants.
Addressing attendees, Hasnain highlighted the critical need for a steady blood supply, particularly during emergencies such as accidents or natural disasters. He said organisations such as the Maa Blood Center play an essential role in meeting these demands and supporting vulnerable patients.
He praised the charitable work of the organising committee and called for an expansion of such initiatives to reach more people in need. The governor also emphasised the importance of public participation in health and environmental campaigns, urging citizens to contribute to efforts aimed at eliminating tuberculosis and reducing plastic use across the state.
Hasnain also raised concerns over increasing substance abuse among young people, warning that the trend—already seen in regions such as Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir—is beginning to take hold in Bihar. He stressed the need for early intervention and said civil society groups could play a key role in preventing its spread.
Among those present at the event were Sanjay Totla, general secretary of the organising committee; former president Jagjivan Singh; former treasurer Nandkishore Agarwal; and Dr Sunil Bhatt.
