World Thalassemia Day was observed on May 8th, 2023 to raise awareness about inherited gene disorder called thalassemia. This year the day was celebrated with theme “Be Aware. Share. Care. strengthening Education to Bridge the Thalassemia Care Gap” An Awareness Walk arranged in collaboration of Rawalian Community Awareness Program Rawalpindi Medical University. The purpose of the activity was to aware the thalassemia families and Medical students and nursing staff and Media to highlight the importance of 8th May an International Thalassemia day.
The Awareness walk participants were from Rawalpindi Medical University, Nursing College and faculty members of the institute Speakers highlighted Thalassemia prevention and its working methodology by PTGD and RI at Divisional and District Level.
The worthy Vice Chancellor of RMU has said that such awareness programs should be organized for the students and faculty members in future.
