Unsung Heroes | How a haemophilia-affected boy from Karnataka built a system that saved thousands
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Unsung Heroes | How a haemophilia-affected boy from Karnataka built a system that saved thousands

Indian Express·2h ago·Hope

What Happened

Suresh Hanagavadi, a haemophilia-affected boy from Karnataka, founded the Karnataka Haemophilia Society after his uncle's death due to medical neglect. Now a Padma Shri awardee and doctor, he transformed care systems, working in the same medical college that previously dismissed haemophilia patients, advocating awareness and proper treatment protocols.

Key Entities

Suresh HanagavadiKarnataka Haemophilia SocietyPadma ShriHaemophiliaKarnatakaHarihar

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