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DAY-THALASSEMIA
World Thalassemia Day tomorrow
DHAKA, May 7, 2019 (BSS) – The World Thalassemia Day will be observed
tomorrow in the country as elsewhere in the globe to raise awareness about
the disease.
This year’s theme of the day is “Make-sure electrophoresis test of blood
before marriage to protect the upcoming new born baby from thalassemia”.
World Thalassemia Day is celebrated every year on May 8 in order to raise
the public awareness about this disease, prevention measures and measures to
avoid its transmission among the common people throughout the world.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today issued a message wishing a success of
the day’s programmes.
The Prime Minister said, “The Awami League government is implementing
extensive programmes to develop the country’s health sector”.
The infant mortality rate has been reduced remarkably due to the
government programmes in ensuring better health for mothers and children, she
said, adding “We have launched special arrangement at Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujib Medical University for thalassemia treatment”.
Every year around 7,000 new babies are born with thalassemia in
Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina said, adding that the disease can be easily
prevented through creating awareness among the adult men and women about
thalassemia.
Along with the government, Sheikh Hasina urged all concerned to come
forward in preventing the disease.
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