Thalmysemia-minor (blood Disorder)

We just moved to CM this Jan 07 from the US. My wife has had this condition for several years, but just now started requiring monthly blood transfusion. It seems as if they guard their blood even more so than their gold. Difficult to get at some hospitals.

Does anyone know of, or have a family member with this disease? Or needing frequent blood transfusions? Just wondering where to go on a continuous basis. We have been to three different hospitals since arriving. She was able to get the transfusions, but initially, we are told that "maybe" they could get the blood. Then two days later they call and say they have it, but we already searched others avenues and had the transfusion.

Oh, she is thai, and also has rhuematoid arthritis which compounds her condition.

Anyone wish to share their experiences.

Thanks.