Register yourself to be a Donor - Cure Thalassemia
Channel: Christian Medical College & Hospital Ludhiana
Date: 2020-05-08

World Thalassemia Day 2020 was celebrated in Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana by organizing an online meeting between doctors, patients, families, donors and donor registry. 

In this meeting Dr. Joseph John, Professor and Head Clinical Hematology, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit spoke about Thalassemia and the need for Indians to step up as donors and save lives. 

Watch this video where Dr. John explains in brief the cure of Thalassemia through Stem cell transplantation. 

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World Thalassemia Day

World Thalassemia Day is celebrated every year on May 8th to commemorate Thalassemia victims and to encourage those who struggle to live with the disease. 


Facts:

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that causes your body to have less hemoglobin than normal. Hemoglobin enables red blood cells to carry oxygen.

Thalassemia can cause anemia, leaving you fatigued.

Mild thalassemia may not need treatment.

More severe forms may require regular blood transfusions.

You can take steps to cope with fatigue, such as choosing a healthy diet and exercising regularly.​

Objectives:

Raising awareness on Thalassemia, its symptoms, and ways to live with it.

Raising awareness on the importance of consulting a doctor before marriage if a person has thalassemia.

Raising awareness on the importance of vaccinations for children's health, society and the whole world.

Redressing misconceptions about vaccinations.


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