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13/05/24 13:47 PM IST

International Thalassemia Day

In News
  • Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare stressed on the importance of timely detection and prevention of Thalassemia to tackle the disease.
Thalassemia Day
  • Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that causes a body to have less hemoglobin than normal. Celebrated every year, International Thalassemia Day serves as a crucial platform to emphasize the importance of disease prevention, raise awareness, sensitize stakeholders, promote early detection, and ensure quality care for those affected by thalassemia.
  • This year's theme, "Empowering Lives, Embracing Progress: Equitable and Accessible Thalassemia Treatment for All," encapsulates the collective mission toward universal access to comprehensive Thalassemia care.
Significance
  • Thalassemia is a blood condition that runs in families and is passed down from parents to their offspring.
  • The condition lowers the body’s haemoglobin count and interferes with the synthesis of red blood cells. The seriousness of the condition is determined by the Thalassemia kind.
  • When 2 people with the condition conceive a child, the child’s chances of acquiring a more severe disorder rise.
  • The day is commemorated to promote awareness of the condition, its symptoms, and its causes.
  • This global campaign aims to raise awareness among young people about the importance of consulting a doctor prior to planning a child in order to prevent the spread of HIV.
  • It’s also used to dispel myths and misconceptions about the disease, as well as emphasise the significance of vaccination.
Source- PIB

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