Udaipur, November 14, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Two children suffering from serious forms of cancer have received a new lease of hope after successful bone marrow transplants at GBH Cancer Hospital in Bedwas, Udaipur. The patients included an 11-year-old boy suffering from blood cancer and a five-year-old child from Pali district diagnosed with severe neuroblastoma.

The hospital has successfully performed Udaipur’s first two bone marrow transplants. Both procedures and the complete treatment were covered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, providing major financial relief to the children’s families.

After nearly one-and-a-half months of treatment and medical monitoring at the hospital, both children were discharged. Their families will now be able to celebrate Diwali together.

Treatment Conducted Under Specialist Supervision

The treatment of both children was carried out under the supervision of paediatric cancer specialist Dr Arpit Mittal.

During the bone marrow transplant procedure, healthy stem cells were collected from donors using an apheresis machine. These cells were then administered to the children following the prescribed medical treatment process.

Bone marrow transplantation is a complex procedure that requires continuous medical supervision and strict precautions against infections. Following the successful transplants and subsequent treatment, both children’s conditions improved, allowing doctors to discharge them.

Complete Treatment Covered Under Ayushman Bharat

One of the major achievements of these cases was that both bone marrow transplants and the complete treatment were provided under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.

Advanced procedures such as bone marrow transplantation can involve complex medical care and significant costs. Access to this treatment through the government scheme has provided considerable relief to families facing serious childhood cancer.

The availability of this advanced treatment facility in Udaipur may also reduce the need for families to depend on major metropolitan cities for specialised cancer care.

What Is a Bone Marrow Transplant?

Dr Kirti Kumar Jain, internationally renowned cancer specialist and Chairman of the GBH Group, explained that a bone marrow transplant is also known as a stem cell transplant.

In certain types of cancer, there is a risk of the disease returning. For selected patients, bone marrow transplantation after high-dose chemotherapy is an important treatment option.

Depending on the treatment plan, healthy stem cells are administered to the patient’s body. These cells help produce new and healthy blood cells and support the recovery of the blood-forming system.

The procedure can play an important role in improving the chances of controlling cancer, depending on the patient’s condition and the type of disease.

Bone Marrow Transplants Underway for Four More Children

Four more children are currently undergoing bone marrow transplant treatment at GBH Cancer Hospital.

With the successful completion of the first two transplants, the hospital has begun a new chapter in advanced paediatric cancer treatment in Udaipur. Specialist doctors, modern technology and transplant facilities are being used to provide treatment to children suffering from serious cancers.

Bone marrow transplantation is also used in the treatment of conditions such as thalassemia, aplastic anaemia and sickle cell anaemia.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where were Udaipur’s first two bone marrow transplants performed?

The first two bone marrow transplants in Udaipur were successfully performed at GBH Cancer Hospital in Bedwas.

2. How old were the two children who underwent the transplants?

One child was 11 years old and the other was five years old.

3. What illnesses were the children suffering from?

The 11-year-old child was suffering from blood cancer, while the five-year-old child had severe neuroblastoma.

4. Were the bone marrow transplants covered under Ayushman Bharat?

Yes. Both transplants and the complete treatment were provided under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.

5. Who supervised the treatment?

The treatment was conducted under the supervision of paediatric cancer specialist Dr Arpit Mittal.

6. How were healthy stem cells collected for the transplant?

Healthy stem cells were collected from donors with the help of an apheresis machine.

7. How many more children are undergoing bone marrow transplant treatment at the hospital?

Four other children are currently receiving bone marrow transplant treatment at GBH Cancer Hospital.

8. Which other diseases can be treated with bone marrow transplantation?

Bone marrow transplantation is also used in the treatment of thalassemia, aplastic anaemia and sickle cell anaemia.