World Thalassaemia Day is observed on 8 May globally to create awareness about thalassemia, its prevention, and measures to avoid its transmission among people throughout the world. The day is observed to honor all patients suffering and fighting from thalassemia.
It also appreciates scientists working hard to provide improved quality of life to people suffering from it.
The theme for 2020 World Thalassaemia Day is “The dawning of a new era for thalassemia: Time for a global effort to make novel therapies accessible and affordable to patients.”
World Thalassaemia Day has been observed since 1994. Also, the Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) organizes many diverse activities for the International Thalassaemia Day.
The objective to draw the attention of the general public, patient associations, public authorities, healthcare professionals, and industry representatives, to fuel discussions and promote actions on a particular theme related to the prevention, management, or treatment of the disease in a patient-centered manner.
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder which is characterized by abnormal hemoglobin production. As it is inherited, it cannot be prevented completely But it can be lessened through the prenatal tests which help in the early detection and cure before the childbirth.
