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2nd phase of Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna

October 21 , 2020 1415 days 867 0
  • The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the second phase of “Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna” for the underprivileged Thalassemic patients.
  • It aims to provide a one-time cure opportunity for Haemoglobinopathies like Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Disease for patients who have a matched family donor.

Thalassemia

  • It is a genetic blood disorder that causes the body to have less haemoglobin than normal.
  • Haemoglobin enables red blood cells to carry oxygen.
  • Thalassemia can cause anaemia, leading to fatigue.

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