Sidra Medicine Launches Qatar First Local Cord Blood Bank Service. In a significant advancement for healthcare in Qatar, Sidra Medicine, a prominent member of Qatar Foundation, has inaugurated a cutting-edge cord blood banking service.
This service marks a major milestone as it represents the country first local cord blood storage facility, providing families with the opportunity to store their newborn’s stem cells within Qatar itself for potential future medical applications.
Sidra Medicine Launches Qatar First Local Cord Blood Bank Service
Cord blood banking involves the collection and storage of blood from a newborn umbilical cord and placenta after birth. The process is simple, non-invasive, and entirely risk-free for both mother and child.
Once collected, the cord blood is rich in hematopoietic stem cells, which are valuable for treating a variety of medical conditions, including certain types of cancer, blood disorders, and immune system diseases.
Unlike traditional medical treatments, stem cells harvested from cord blood have the unique ability to regenerate and restore function in the body, making them a precious resource for families seeking to safeguard their child future health.
As awareness of these benefits grows, parents across the globe are increasingly opting to store their child’s cord blood as a precautionary measure for future medical use.
Sidra Medicine’s Cutting-Edge Cord Blood Banking Facility
Sidra Medicine offers an exclusive and high-quality cord blood storage solution in Qatar, making it the only local facility to provide such services. According to Prof. Johnny Awwad, Chair of Women Services at Sidra Medicine,
this innovation sets Sidra Medicine apart by ensuring that samples are kept within Qatar, guaranteeing their optimal quality and immediate access when needed, compared to relying on international shipping.
He emphasized that the local storage of cord blood ensures a faster and more reliable process for families who need access to their stored stem cells.
This new service aims to provide peace of mind for families, particularly those who are aware of potential genetic risks or have a history of congenital medical conditions.
By having stem cells preserved locally, families will benefit from the comfort and certainty of knowing that their newborn stem cells are readily available for any potential future use.
The Benefits of Cord Blood Storage for Families in Qatar
The decision to store cord blood is becoming increasingly popular as parents look for ways to secure their child health. The stem cells found in cord blood have been shown to have therapeutic potential for more than 80 diseases, including various types of cancer, blood disorders, and autoimmune conditions.
By storing cord blood, parents can ensure that their child—or even other family members—have access to these vital cells if needed for treatment in the future.
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This service is particularly important for families with a known medical history that could benefit from stem cell therapies. For example, families with a history of blood disorders, such as leukemia, may find cord blood to be a valuable resource if a future need arises for bone marrow transplants or stem cell treatments.
The stem cells stored in Sidra Medicine’s Cord Blood Bank are processed and preserved in accordance with the highest international standards. All samples are processed in Sidra Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility, which ensures that the cryogenic freezing process keeps them viable for up to 30 years or longer.
This long-term storage capability means that parents can rest assured knowing their child’s cord blood will be preserved safely for potential use at any point in the future.
The Future of Precision Medicine in Qatar
As Prof. Khalid Fakhro, Chief Research Officer at Sidra Medicine, pointed out, the launch of this cord blood banking service aligns with Qatar’s broader precision medicine strategy.
This initiative underscores the country commitment to offering world-class medical services that are not only advanced but also tailored to the specific needs of individual patients.
The ability to access stem cells from a locally stored cord blood bank will enable researchers and clinicians in Qatar to further develop and refine regenerative therapies that can be used to treat a wide range of conditions.
From treating blood disorders to developing treatments for immune system diseases, the service is a critical step toward advancing medical care in Qatar and the region.
Supporting Families with Genetic and Medical Risk Factors
One of the most significant advantages of cord blood banking is its potential to serve as a medical safeguard for families, especially those with a history of genetic disorders or medical conditions that might benefit from stem cell therapies.
For example, children born into families with a history of cancer, blood diseases, or immune system deficiencies may one day require access to these stored stem cells for treatment.
By providing a local cord blood storage facility, Sidra Medicine ensures that families in Qatar have the convenience of having stem cells stored within the country, without the logistical challenges of shipping them internationally.
This service is especially crucial for patients in urgent need of medical treatments that require quick access to stem cells, such as those needing bone marrow transplants or stem cell-based therapies for autoimmune diseases.
Conclusion
The launch of Sidra Medicine cord blood banking service is an exciting development for healthcare in Qatar. By offering the first local cord blood storage facility, Sidra Medicine provides families with the opportunity to preserve their newborns’ stem cells in a state-of-the-art, internationally accredited facility.
This service ensures immediate access to life-saving stem cells for a range of medical conditions and represents a significant step forward in the country’s healthcare innovation.
As more families seek to secure their child health through cord blood banking, Sidra Medicine commitment to the latest technology and international standards guarantees that parents can trust the process, knowing their child stem cells will be safely stored and ready for future use if necessary.
With the availability of stem cell therapies for over 80 diseases, including cancer and immune system disorders, this service offers an invaluable resource for families in Qatar, helping to ensure a healthier future for the next generation.