Red Cross to set up blood bank, Thalassemia ward at Kukatpally
The Indian Red Cross Society is constructing a modern blood bank and a dedicated Thalassemia ward in Kukatpally, Medchal-Malkajgiri district. The project is funded through CSR initiatives and government support to improve local healthcare infrastructure.
Why it matters
Expanding specialized medical facilities like Thalassemia wards and trauma centers is essential for improving public health outcomes and emergency response in growing urban districts.
The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Medchal-Malkajgiri district branch, is establishing a modern blood bank with a dedicated Thalassemia ward at Kukatpally to strengthen transfusion services for patients in need.
The facility is coming up on 1,000 square yards of government-allotted land. The site has been surveyed and demarcated, and boundary walls have been constructed. The branch is pursuing the necessary approvals for the project.
The facility, estimated to cost ₹4.5 crore, will be supported through corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds and 30% assistance from the Raj Bhavan authorities. It will include a modern blood bank, medical equipment, a mobile blood collection unit and a dedicated Thalassemia ward, said IRCS, Medchal-Malkajgiri district branch chairman S.M. Rajeshwar.
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