Amrita Hospital Kochi officially launches a comprehensive clinic for inborn errors of immunity

Hyderabad/Kochi/ 19^th May 2023: Amrita Hospital, Kochi, achieves another significant milestone by officially launching the Comprehensive Inborn Errors of Immunity Clinic Amrita (CIEICA) as it celebrates its 25^th anniversary. The state-of-the-art clinic is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of inborn errors of immunity, a group of genetically inherited disorders that impair the body’s ability to fight off infections and regulate immune responses. 

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), primary immunodeficiencies affect approximately 1 in 5,000 to 1 in 10,000 individuals worldwide. Inborn errors of immunity are a group of rare genetic disorders that affect the immune system’s function. These conditions result from defects in genes responsible for the development, maturation, or function of immune cells, leading to an increased susceptibility to infections, autoimmunity, and other immune-related disorders. These conditions can present as recurrent serious infections, unexplained persistent fever and the early onset of autoimmune disorders. They can also present as Autoinflammatory disorders with recurrent fever and inflammation. 

CIEICA brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts who specialize in the field of inborn errors of immunity. The team includes pediatric rheumatologists, pediatric hematologists, primary immune deficiency experts, pediatric geneticists, and pediatric infectious disease experts. By combining their expertise, the team provides comprehensive and personalized care to patients, ensuring the best possible outcomes. 

Early diagnosis is crucial to managing inborn errors of immunity. With prompt and accurate identification of these conditions, appropriate therapeutic interventions can be initiated early. Treatment options may include prophylactic antibiotics, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) infusions, immunomodulators, and, in select cases, bone marrow transplantation. The goal is to save lives and preserve organ function by intervening at the right time. 

CIEICA is committed to delivering patient-centered care and improving the quality of life for individuals with inborn errors of immunity. The clinic not only prioritizes childhood cases but also acknowledges the existence of these conditions in adult patients. With a commitment to offering continuous support and comprehensive long-term care, the team at CIEICA aims to empower patients and assist them in achieving fulfilling life. 

Said Dr. Suma Balan, Pediatric Rheumatologist, Amrita Hospital, Kochi “We are glad to launch the Comprehensive Inborn Errors of Immunity Clinic Amrita, officially at Amrita Hospital, Kochi. Multiple disciplines of Amrita Hospital have been working collaboratively in the area of inborn errors of immunity for the past three years. Now we have created an umbrella of CIEICA where the patients can have a one-stop space for hassle-free care”  

“Earlier, we were unable to do the diagnosis of the conditions of inborn errors of immunity as access to genetic testing was very difficult. In the last decade, the situation has improved. The CIEICA clinic represents a significant step forward in our commitment to delivering advanced and specialized healthcare services. Through our dedicated team of experts, we aim to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals affected by inborn errors of immunity” She added.  

Amrita Hospitals remain at the forefront of healthcare innovation, combining advanced technology with compassionate and personalized care. The launch of CIEICA further strengthens the hospital’s ability to address complex medical conditions and underscores its dedication to providing exceptional healthcare services to the community.  

Amrita Hospitals is a leading healthcare institution renowned for its excellence in patient care, medical education, and research. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Amrita Hospitals has been providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients from around the world. The hospital’s multidisciplinary teams of experts strive to deliver personalized and compassionate care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for every patient. 

ABOUT AMRITA HOSPITAL, KOCHI (www.amritahospitals.org) 

Amrita Hospital, Kochi (Amrita Hospital), based in Kochi, is one of the premier hospitals in South Asia. Founded in 1998 by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (known worldwide as Amma), it offers a full range of primary and speciality-care medical services. Amma’s vision of providing advanced medical care to the poor and disadvantaged was the inspiration for Amrita Hospital, which today is a 1,300-bed (490 units) tertiary referral and teaching hospital, serving more than 8 lakh outpatients and more than 50,000 inpatients annually. 

The massive healthcare infrastructure with over 3.33 million sq. ft. of built-up area, spread over 125 acres of land, supports a daily patient volume of approximately 3,500 outpatients with 95 percent inpatient occupancy. There are 12 super-speciality departments, 45 other departments, 4,500 support staff and 670 faculty members. The hospital’s extensive infrastructure offers facilities comprising 28 modern operating theatres, 275 equipped intensive-care beds, a fully computerised and networked Hospital 

Information System (HIS), a fully digital radiology department, 17 NABL-accredited clinical laboratories, and 24/7 telemedicine service. 

In 2015, South Asia’s first-ever Bilateral Hand Transplant Surgery was done at Amrita Hospital. The same year, Amrita Hospital won the British Medical Journal Award for the Best Surgical Team in South Asia. The Amrita team won the award for its two successful double hand transplants, the first and the second bilateral hand transplants in this region.

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