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Chennai hospital hosts Spider-Man screening for thalassemia children
Chennai hospital hosts Spider-Man screening for thalassemia children
Apollo Speciality Hospitals in Teynampet screened Spider-Man: Brand New Day at Kamala Cinemas for about 100 children with thalassemia, along with their families and caregivers. The hospital chose the film because its…
The Story in Brief
Apollo Speciality Hospitals in Teynampet screened Spider-Man: Brand New Day at Kamala Cinemas for about 100 children with thalassemia, along with their families and caregivers. The hospital chose the film because its story reflects courage and strength to overcome challenges.
Revathi Raj, Senior Consultant in Paediatrics and Haematology Oncology, said the aim was to give the children a moment to forget the hospital and laugh freely. Ramya U., Consultant in Paediatric Haematology, said the event celebrated the children's childhood, dreams and happiness.
The Indian Opinion
This screening is a small kindness, not a cure, and it should not be dressed up as more. Thalassemia care in India still leans on repeated blood transfusions and chelation therapy, with bone marrow transplants out of reach for many. Events like this ease one evening, but they do not fix the shortage of affordable treatment. Watch whether the hospital or the state follows up with concrete support, such as subsidised screening or transplant aid, rather than applause alone.
Source: thehindu.com
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