On the occasion of World Thalassemia Day, a function was organised at Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital on Sunday.
Speaking over the occasion, Dr Shruti Kumar, Astt Professor, Deptt of Pediatrics of the hospital,said that World Thalassemia Day is being celebrated every year on May 8 to create awareness about the disease among the common public and what are precaution to be followed to avoid its transmission. This year’s theme is “Access to Safe & Effective Drugs in Thalassaemia’ which highlights the need to support policy decisions that safeguard health and reduce inequalities in the health field.
She advised to avoid Thalassemia, pre-marital counseling, pre-marital Thalassemia screening and genetic counseling during pregnancy is a must.
Dr Gaurav Raturi of Blood Bank of the hospital, explained the technical aspects of Thalassemia as per blood transfusion, its associated problems and their management. He urged everyone for voluntary blood donation for the safe and long life of the Thalassemic patients.
Chief Guest of the programme, Dr. Ajeet Gairola (Director Nodal Officer for National Health Mission), Govt. of Uttarakhand, in his speech, praised the efforts of Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital and Himalayan Society of Thalassemics for their credible support to the Thalassaemic people. He promised that the State Govt. will provide free filters and medicines whenever Thalassemia Unit will be established at the hospital.