At a ceremony recognising efforts to strengthen India’s stem cell donor ecosystem, DKMS Foundation, India, hosted the ‘Lifesaver Honours Night’ in Bengaluru on Wednesday, bringing together medical professionals, institutions, corporate partners and advocates working in the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders.
Among the awardees was Afshan Yasmeen, Deputy Editor, The Hindu, Bengaluru, who received the Excellence in Blood Cancer and Blood Disorders Reporting award for her story, “A Silent Burden: Thalassaemia Patients in Karnataka Battle Disease with Hope and Hardship.” The award recognised impactful journalism that helped bring attention to the challenges faced by patients and caregivers.
The event also honoured Latha Jagannathan, Medical Director and Managing Trustee, BMST Bengaluru, with the Lifetime Achievement Honour for her contribution to the field of blood cancer and blood disorder care.
Manipal Institute of Technology (MAHE), Manipal, was recognised as Outstanding Institutional Partner for promoting youth donor registrations, while EXL Technologies India received the Outstanding Corporate Partner award for supporting donor awareness initiatives through CSR programmes.
Speaking at the event, Patrick Paul, Executive Chairman, DKMS India, said the organisation’s mission depended on collaboration among healthcare professionals, institutions, and public advocates working to provide patients with access to life-saving stem cell transplants.
Published – May 08, 2026 11:11 pm IST
