Health
Int’l Thalassemia Day being observed
The theme of the Day is “Be Aware. Share. Care: Strengthening Education to Bridge the Thalassemia Care Gap.’’
The World Thalassemia Day is being observed on Monday (today).
This year the theme of the Day is “Be Aware. Share. Care: Strengthening Education to Bridge the Thalassemia Care Gap.’’
International Thalassemia Day is dedicated to Thalassemia patients who are battling the disease and remembers those who passed away.
According to a report approximately 100,000 patients are suffering from Thalassemia in Pakistan and every year 5,000 babies are born with this deadly disease.
The day is a global healthcare event observed every year on May 8 to raise awareness about the disease among the local people and policymaker, other than supporting and strengthening the morale of the victims who have fought the deadly disease for years.
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
Petition to file case against Punjab CM for wearing Police uniform
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
Imran Khan nominates Hamid Raza as chairman PAC
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
After President’s visit, Pakistan-Iran joint declaration issued
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
CM Punjab gives Rs2.5mn cheque to family of guy hit by her protocol convoy
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
PM calls for collective efforts to ensure Pakistan's economic uplift
-
Sports 1 day ago
Fourth T20I match: Imad can be part of Pakistan’s squad against New Zealand
-
Entertainment 1 day ago
Actor Madiha Rizvi remarries after 1.5 year of divorce
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
PML-N office burning case: Sanam, Dr. Yasmin, others summoned for indictment