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flag Indian doctors report highly successful stem cell transplants for sickle cell disease in children, with up to 96% success using matched siblings.

flag Doctors at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurugram, India, report a major advance in curing children with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) using stem cell transplants, based on a decade-long study of 100 pediatric cases. flag The research, published in Haemoglobin, found an overall survival rate of nearly 87%, with 96% success in matched sibling donor transplants and 78% in half-matched family donor transplants—among the best globally. flag The team achieved these outcomes through advanced protocols that reduce complications like graft-versus-host disease, including reduced-toxicity conditioning and post-transplant cyclophosphamide. flag Early intervention before organ damage occurred was key to success. flag The findings demonstrate that high-quality, scalable stem cell transplants are feasible in resource-limited settings, offering hope for children in India and sub-Saharan Africa, where SCD is most prevalent. flag Experts stress the need for donor registries, early diagnosis, and strong post-transplant care to expand access to this life-saving treatment worldwide.

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