World Thalassaemia Day observed

World Thalassaemia Day was observed in the country as elsewhere in the globe yesterday, aimed at raising awareness about the inherited blood disorder.

This year’s theme was “Make sure to do electrophoresis test of blood before marriage, to protect upcoming newborn from Thalassaemia”.

Different organisations chalked out elaborate programmes to observe the day, that included processions, discussions, cultural functions and sports competitions.

Bangladesh Thalassaemia Foundation (BTF) organised a discussion, with advisor of the organisation Dr Syeda Masuma Rahman in the chair.

Social Welfare Minister Nuruzzaman Ahmed, State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Murad Hasan and Chairman of Bangladesh Medical Association Dr Mostafa Jalal, among others, spoke.

Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) also arranged a discussion on the occasion.

According to BTF, every year 15,000 new babies are born with Thalassaemia in Bangladesh, and the number is gradually increasing every year.