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MULTAN, Nov 19 (APP):Nishtar Medical University (NMU) on Wednesday observed Pakistan’s National Thalassemia Prevention Day, alongside the inauguration of a new Thalassemia Centre at the outpatient department of Nishtar Hospital.
The event was organised by the Punjab Thalassemia and Genetic Disorders (PTGD) programme.
Director General PTGD Dr Yasmin Ehsan and NMU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mehnaz Khakwani led the ceremony, which was attended by senior medical experts including Prof Dr Ahmed Hussain, Prof Dr Azam Khan, Dr Asghar Javed, Dr Kamran Ashfaq, Dr Rana Zulfiqar, Dr Shahida Parveen, Dr Nabila Tariq, Dr Sabeen Fatima, Dr Aslam Shaikh and Dr Yasmin Batool.
Speaking at a seminar held to mark the day, experts highlighted that early screening and timely diagnosis were essential to preventing the hereditary blood disorder from being passed on to future generations. PTGD Multan Office In-charge Ahmed Nadeem stressed the importance of mandatory thalassemia testing before marriage to curb new cases.
Vice Chancellor Prof Khakwani praised PTGD’s ongoing efforts, emphasising the need for stronger institutional collaboration to halt the spread of thalassemia. She called for regular awareness programmes to educate the public on prevention strategies.
DG PTGD Dr Yasmin Ehsan thanked Prof Khakwani for her support and NMU’s cooperation, noting that the establishment of the new Thalassemia Centre would significantly enhance patient care and preventive services in the region.