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Hyderabad will host the Asian Thalassemia Conclave (ATC) on January 10–11, bringing together medical experts, policymakers, NGOs and patient groups from across Asia to deliberate on strategies to combat thalassemia, a preventable genetic blood disorder.
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Thalassemia patient groups have welcomed the introduction of the National Blood Transfusion Bill, 2025, calling it a crucial step toward safer and regulated blood services. They urged Parliament to pass the legislation swiftly to improve safety, accountability and patient outcomes nationwide
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In a commendable show of public service, sixty forest department staffers in Kumram Bheem Asifabad donated blood to support patients with thalassemia and sickle cell disease.
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In Mancherial, members of the Northern Power Distribution Company Limited (NPDCL) Joint Action Committee participated in a blood donation camp, contributing 100 units to support patients suffering from thalassemia and sickle cell disease.
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MS Education Academy was honoured by the Thalassemia Sickle Cell Society for offering free education to students with Thalassemia. The initiative supports inclusive learning through MS Creative School, Junior, and Degree Colleges, helping empower children with this genetic blood disorder
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A panel discussion on "Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anemia – Diagnosis and Management", was led by Dr. Suman Jain, Secretary, TSCS, Ratnavalli Kotapalli, vice-president, TSCS and Dr. K Saroja, Medical Officer, TSCS
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"Reaffirming India's commitment to the Neighbourhood First Policy, India sends assistance consisting of medicines and vaccines for patients with Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease worth $2 million, responding to a request from Nepal," Randhir Jaiswal, Official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, posted on X.
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Kamala Hospital and Research Centre for Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease, run by TSCS was designated as key Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) Collaborating Centres in India
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This disturbing trend was discovered when government officials investigated the blood samples of 6.96 lakh tribals from 14 tribal-dominant districts of the State for the third time
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According to research studies and demographic surveys by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs and genetic researchers, sickle cell disease is widespread in many tribal groups of India, especially among Dravidian and pre-Dravidian tribes inhabiting malaria endemic regions
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The camp at Suraj Bhawan in Ghasi Bazaar Market was aimed at providing vital support to individuals suffering from the condition
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A majority of the 2, 53, 397 free blood transfusions that were taken-up by the Society were meant for nearly 4, 000 Thalassemic children from Hyderabad and districts, who needy regular blood transfusions for survival
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World Thalassemia Day is observed every year on May 8 to raise awareness about the disease.
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A total of 1,050 volunteers came forward to donate blood during the camp, which was also attended by Akbaruddin Owaisi, MLA Chandrayangutta
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Srinivas said that 40 lakh persons in the country were waiting to undergo cornea, while victims of road accidents need blood
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The programme featured a presentation on the complications of β-Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anemia Heart disease by Dr. Farmakis
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The national conference will feature experts, patients, caregivers, and doctors dedicated to combat Thalassemia and will be graced by two distinguished international speakers.
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TSCS, Hyderabad in collaboration with Marham Resonating Resilience is organizing a symposium titled ‘Triumph over Thalassemia’ in Hyderabad on Friday.
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Joydeb Routh embarked on a cycle tour from his native Kolkata on October 1, 2022 and since then has covered 15,000 km
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Amateur runners, health enthusiasts, family members of Thalassemia patients and public health advocates participated in a 1K run/walk titled ‘Walk for a Cause’ at Necklace Road
