The seminar was on the “Prevention of Thalassaemia” and working of Punjab Thalassaemia and Other Genetic Disorders Prevention & Research Institute (PTGD). Many activities were carried out during the seminar, but following were the major ones;
• Punjab Thalassaemia and Other Genetic Disorders Prevention & Research Institute (PTGD)
• Achievements of Thalassaemia Department and Burden of Disease
• C.V.S tests and achievements of PTGD Region Bahawalpur
Prof. Dr. Asma Shoukat (HOD-Department of Haematological Diseases, Thalassaemia & Bone Marrow Transplantation, B.V.H, Bahawalpur) said that the PTGD efforts regarding prevention of Thalassaemia are appreciated. She said, not a single man or department can prevent Thalassaemia, it can be prevented by joint effort. All stakeholders should contribute in this fight with PTGD. Legislation for Pre-marital screening should be compulsory for all couples before marriage. She appreciated Thalassaemia awareness seminar activities and PTGD working.
Assistant Professor Dr. Ayesha Nazeer (Obst. & Gynae Department, B.V.H, Bahawalpur)
PTGD is an initiative of Health Department, Government of Punjab. It’s mission is to prevent β-Thalassaemia major in the province of Punjab. The program has been conceived as part of overall preventive strategy of the Govt. in the health sector.
Dr. Yasmeen Ehsan (Director General- Punjab Thalassaemia and Other Genetic Disorders Prevention & Research Institute (PTGD, Bahawalpur)
The PTGD is working with following objectives:
• To prevent the birth of new β-Thalassaemia major patients born in Punjab
• To reduce the burden on blood transfusion services and blood donors
• To reduce the socio-economic burden on the society and state caused due to Thalassaemia sufferers
• To reduce the burden of very sick patients on the infrastructure and human resource available in hospitals
At the end of seminar,honoray shields were presented to distinguished guest
