Hyderabad to host 4th GANSID Congress on Sickle Cell Anaemia and inherited blood disorders from Oct 23
Hyderabad, Oct 22 (TNT) : Hyderabad is set to host the 4th Global Action Network for Sickle Cell and Other Inherited Blood Disorders (GANSID) Congress 2026 from October 23 to 25 at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC)–Novotel in Madhapur, focusing on global advancements in sickle cell anaemia and thalassemia management.
The announcement was made during a joint media conference on Thursday at the Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Society (TSCS) in Shivarampally by Lanre Tunji-Ajayi, Chief Executive Officer of GANSID, and Dr. Chandrakant Agrawal, President of TSCS.
TSCS Hyderabad is serving as the local host partner for the three-day international congress.
The non-profit organisation currently supports over 4,800 registered patients living with thalassemia, sickle cell disease, and related genetic blood disorders across the region.
The congress is slated to bring together over 700 registered delegates from 27 countries, including leading haematologists, clinical researchers, public health specialists, patient advocacy groups, and healthcare policymakers.
Discussions will center on international clinical cooperation, expanding equitable access to therapeutic advancements, diagnostic screening, and improving patient support infrastructure.
The pre-conference announcement was attended by TSCS leadership, including Chief Medical Research Officer and Secretary Dr. Suman Jain, Senior Vice President Ratnavali Kottapalli, Joint Secretary Aleem Baig, Treasurer Manoj Rupani, and board member Naresh Rathi.
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