The Hindu’s journalist Afshan Yasmeen wins award
Afshan Yasmeen, Deputy Editor of The Hindu, received the Excellence in Blood Cancer and Blood Disorders Reporting award at the Lifesaver Honours Night in Bengaluru. The event recognized various contributors to the fight against blood cancer, including Latha Jagannathan, who received a Lifetime Achievement Honour. DKMS India emphasized the importance of collaboration in improving access to stem cell transplants for patients.
- ▪Afshan Yasmeen was awarded for her impactful reporting on thalassaemia patients in Karnataka.
- ▪Latha Jagannathan received the Lifetime Achievement Honour for her contributions to blood disorder care.
- ▪Manipal Institute of Technology was recognized for promoting youth donor registrations.
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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 (May 20, 2026), 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…
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