World Marrow Donor Day highlights need for more stem cell donors

India needs over 40,000 bone marrow transplants a year but performs only around 4,000, leaving a significant access gap. On World Marrow Donor Day, observed on September 22, the need for more stem cell donors was highlighted. Patients with blood cancers and disorders such as thalassemia may need genetically matched donors. Healthy adults aged 18-55 can register through a cheek-swab process.