Bangalore Medical Services Trust
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Mission Statement
BMST is a not-for-profit charitable trust which provides “lifesaving services” through access to safe blood and cellular products and, facilitation of stem cell, solid organ and tissue transplantation for all patients in need. We also work with the community to provide advocacy, education and specific interventions in the area of health and related areas. Our vision: Life De India - To inspire a billion people to save lives!
About This Cause
Bangalore Medical Services Trust (BMST), a not-for-profit organization, was established by the Rotary Club of Bangalore and TTK & Company in 1984. BMST, initially set up to provide blood-banking services through its division, the Rotary Bangalore-TTK Blood Bank, has evolved over time to become a centre of excellence in the areas of blood banking, transfusion and Immunohematology; tissue banking; transplant Immunology laboratory to support solid organ and stem cell transplantation; a Blood Stem Cell Registry; Training; R&D and community based health education and health services. BMST verticals: Rotary Bangalore TTK Blood Bank: As a Regional Blood Transfusion Centre and Immunohematology Reference Lab for South India, the highlights of the blood bank are 100 % Voluntary donor blood only, no replacement Over 40,000 units of blood collected per year 100% blood separated into components, Over 90,000 blood components prepared NABH accredited Screening for HIV, Hepatitis B & C by Chemi-luminescence as well as ID NAT More than 500 hospitals and 60,000 patients served per year Transplant Immunology, HLA Lab: This NABH Accredited, Human Leucocyte Antigen (HLA) Laboratory is one of the foremost facilities in India which carries out pre and post- transplant tests for both Bone Marrow Transplant as well as solid organ (kidney, heart, liver etc.) transplants as per International standards. Jeeva Saarthakathe (JSK), a body constituted by the Government of Karnataka to ensure a sustained cadaveric transplantation programme in the state, has identified our HLA Lab to do all tests required for cadaveric transplants. With our expertise since 1996 in the field of Transplant Immunology, we offer clinical correlation & advice for transplant cases for living and cadaveric donations for transplant centers in hospitals across Karnataka. Thalassemia Program: At BMST’s day care transfusion centre, blood transfusions are given free for patients with Thalassemia, Hemophilia and other hematological disorders who need regular, repeat transfusions. We also do a Thalassemia Prevention and Control Programme. Relatives of known Thalassemia patients from all over Karnataka are tested for the presence of the Thalassemia gene. The Thalassemia carriers are given genetic counseling to avoid consanguineous marriage and marriage with a Thalassemia carrier. Testimonial from the mother of a Thalassemia patient: Friendly staff, excellent service, high professionalism and safe blood. We were travelling every 3 weeks from Hyderabad to Bangalore to get the blood transfusion for my daughter for more than 2 years till we shifted to Bangalore recently. Tissue Bank: We procure bone and soft tissues from deceased donors as well as bone fragments which are otherwise discarded after knee & hip replacement surgeries, with prior informed consent. Only samples negative for Infectious diseases like Hepatitis, HIV & Syphilis are collected. The tissues undergo processing including cleaning, pasteurization, freeze drying and Gamma Irradiation. The bone tissues are used in Orthopedic and Dental practice. Testimonials: “TTK Bone Allografts have been a boon to our patients since this service has been launched. I have used them frequently for filling bone voids in non-unions of fractures, metaphyseal defects after elevating tibial condylar and distal radius depressed articular fractures and in severely comminuted fractures. Their minimal allogenic properties, availability in convenient ready-to-use sterile packs in different weights, no special storage requirements and cost-effectiveness make TTK Bone allografts an attractive addition to the armamentarium of our Orthopaedic team at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore. Thanks you for providing the service and look forward to our continued partnership”. Dr. Hemant K. Kalyan HOD & Consultant in Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore “It’s a pleasure to write a testimonial for your bone graft. As a Periodontist, I use this product in all bone grafting requirements. I use in the product in periodontal surgery and implant surgeries(dental implants) ,what was impressive is its handling characteristics, during the surgery .It’s a one solution for all my grafting requirements like intra bony defects as a part of treating periodontal disease and its used in all implant surgeries like deficient bone sites and sinus augmentation. The organisation is doing a great service to the country by producing the graft in the country and thereby reducing the cost, which in turn reduces the treatment cost. I hope the organisation will keep up the good work” Dr. D. Satyanarayana M.D.S (Perio) Consultant Periodontist, Private Practioner, Hyderabad Training: We are recognized by Department of H&FW, Government of India, WHO as well as several National and International bodies to provide education, training, capacity building, technical know-how, expertise and support in the areas of Blood Banking and Transfusion Services, Immunohematology, quality management, HLA and Transplant Immunology. R &D, advocacy: We play a major role in Policy making for Blood Banking and Transfusion Services at both Central and State level, (NBTC and KSBTC). BMST is a recognized by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR) to carryout research relevant to our areas of operation DKMS BMST Foundation India DKMS BMST Foundation India was set up in collaboration with DKMS, Germany, the largest registry in the world, to recruit potential Blood Stem Cell donors. Our aim is to help patients of Leukemia, Thalassemia and other blood disorders needing a blood stem cell transplant, get a second chance at Life.