Indian sleuths seek Lankan connection in boat tragedy Mob attacks provincial minister Pro-govt. Speaking at a seminar to mark World Health Day, on the theme ' safe blood starts with me', Minister de Silva stressed the need to play a major part in the role of prevention rather than of cure.
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With the advancement of technology in an ever changing world and an increasing number of people having blood related diseases, the community should take the lead in building a healthy population, he said. Today a blood test prior to marriage can tell you if you are likely to have a child suffering from thalassaemia. A public education programme will be held in Kurunegala and Moneragala, two vulnerable districts where most of the thalassaemia patients are reported. The Government is also in the process of identifying such patients and places and establishing a ward in hospitals for such patients. Plans drawn up for the millennium include the establishment of a voluntary donor list.