From early treatment milestones in 2010 to community fundraising in 2025 — press coverage from The Hindu, Times of India, New Indian Express, Adyar Times, and more charting two decades of thalassemia care in Tamil Nadu.
First-hand accounts from thalassemia survivors and their families underline how early diagnosis and systematic care transform lives. Clinicians discuss how timely intervention — including gene therapy prospects — can help patients lead full, healthy lives.
Patient-centred feature from The Hindu illustrating the impact of long-term care programmes like TWA.
Read articleAn in-depth feature authored by Dr. Revathi Raj, covering haploidentical bone marrow transplantation, advances in gene therapy, and the evolving landscape of thalassemia care in India. The piece outlines why early intervention and prenatal diagnosis remain the most powerful tools for families today.
Authored by Dr. Revathi Raj — demonstrates the clinical expertise and thought leadership behind TWA's protocols.
Link being sourcedDr. Revathi Raj discusses the clinical management of thalassemia, the importance of bone marrow registries like DATRI for haploidentical transplantation, and how long-term support systems like TWA address both the medical and emotional needs of patients and families in India.
Authored by Dr. Revathi Raj — expert perspective on BMT registries and holistic patient care at TWA.
Read articleCOVID-19 lockdowns brought blood drives to a halt, leaving thalassemia patients desperate for donors. Dr. Revathi Raj, President of TWA Chennai, confirmed an acute shortage at VHS Taramani — with patients' haemoglobin levels falling as life-critical transfusions were delayed across the city.
Directly quotes Dr. Revathi Raj on the COVID-era blood crisis at the Chennai TWA centre.
Read article19 articles from 8 publications — chronological record from 2010 to 2026.
Coverage of World Thalassemia Day events in Chennai — awareness drives, patient stories, and a spotlight on the progress made in comprehensive care across Tamil Nadu, including work at centres like VHS Taramani.
Link being sourcedFirst-hand accounts from thalassemia survivors and their families underline how early diagnosis and systematic care transform lives. Clinicians discuss how timely intervention — including gene therapy prospects — can help patients lead full, healthy lives.
Read articleThe Rotary Club of Chennai Port City donated ₹2 lakh to the Thalassemia Welfare Association at VHS Taramani. The cheque was received at a musical concert fundraiser — part of a broader effort to support free patient care and community education.
Read articleLiveChennai reports on the Rotary Club of Chennai Port City's fundraising concert for the Thalassemia Welfare Association, with a ₹2 lakh donation presented to support free thalassemia care at VHS Taramani.
Read articleHaematologists and thalassemia specialists, including those working at centres in Chennai, emphasise that mandatory prenatal screening and genetic counselling are the most effective tools for reducing new thalassemia births in India. Dr. Revathi Raj's approach of combining treatment with prevention advocacy is highlighted.
Read articleOn World Thalassemia Day, the Adyar Times spotlights how regular blood donation is the most direct way for the public to support thalassemia patients. The article calls on residents of the Adyar neighbourhood to register as blood donors for patients at nearby VHS Taramani.
Read articleA thalassemia survivor in India meets their bone marrow donor from Germany in an emotional reunion — illustrating the power of international bone marrow registries. The story underlines the importance of DATRI and similar registries that TWA works with to facilitate haploidentical BMT.
Read articleAn in-depth feature authored by Dr. Revathi Raj, covering haploidentical bone marrow transplantation, advances in gene therapy, and the evolving landscape of thalassemia care in India. The piece outlines why early intervention and prenatal diagnosis remain the most powerful tools for families today.
Link being sourcedA feature on thalassemia awareness and advocacy work in Chennai, covering TWA's ongoing efforts to expand patient reach, promote prenatal screening, and support families managing the disease. Includes perspectives from clinicians and patient families.
Read articleApollo Cancer Centre Chennai reports record numbers of thalassemia-affected children treated under the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance scheme — the same government programme TWA has helped its patients access for fully free bone marrow transplantation.
Link being sourcedDr. Revathi Raj discusses the clinical management of thalassemia, the importance of bone marrow registries like DATRI for haploidentical transplantation, and how long-term support systems like TWA address both the medical and emotional needs of patients and families in India.
Read articleWorld Thalassemia Day activities at Voluntary Health Services (VHS) Hospital, Taramani — the home of the TWA Chennai centre. The report covers patient programmes, blood donation awareness, and the role of VHS as a hub for thalassemia care in South Chennai.
Read articleCOVID-19 lockdowns brought blood drives to a halt, leaving thalassemia patients desperate for donors. Dr. Revathi Raj, President of TWA Chennai, confirmed an acute shortage at VHS Taramani — with patients' haemoglobin levels falling as life-critical transfusions were delayed across the city.
Read articleA feature on how patients with chronic conditions — including thalassemia — navigated disrupted hospital access, blood shortages, and medicine supply chain failures during India's COVID-19 lockdowns. Includes perspectives from patients and clinicians at centres in Chennai.
Read articleClinicians and health officials discuss the Tamil Nadu government's commitment to making the state free of new thalassemia births through universal prenatal screening and genetic counselling. Dr. Revathi Raj is among those calling for routine antenatal testing as the cornerstone of prevention.
Read articleThe Tamil Nadu government announces plans to expand its thalassemia screening and treatment programme, following early successes of the state's comprehensive care pilot. The expansion covers more districts, bringing free transfusion and chelation support closer to rural patients.
Read articleTribal children in rural Dharmapuri district — one of Tamil Nadu's highest-prevalence areas — travel long distances to the TWA Chennai centre in Taramani for monthly blood transfusions. The article discusses government scheme support and the acute lack of local awareness in these communities.
Link being sourcedThe Hindu reports on successful thalassemia cures through bone marrow transplantation in Tamil Nadu, with clinical context from VHS Taramani — where TWA runs its Chennai centre under Dr. Revathi Raj's guidance.
Read articleFour children successfully cured under the state Kalaignar health insurance scheme at VHS Taramani. Reports that 159 young patients from across Tamil Nadu are registered with the Thalassemia Welfare Association, receiving free blood transfusions. Dr. Revathi Raj recommends prenatal screening to prevent new cases.
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