World Thalassaemia Day

World Thalassaemia Day is marked on 8 May 2025

Aim : to raise awareness about thalassaemia and honor patients, families, and caregivers worldwide.

• Established in 1994 by the Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF).
• 2025 theme: “Together for Thalassaemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritising Patients.”
• Disease Overview:
  • Genetic blood disorder characterized by reduced hemoglobin synthesis.
  • Requires regular blood transfusions and chelation therapy; widespread in South Asia and Mediterranean regions.