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Why Thalassemia Requires A Shift From Treatment To Prevention In India
India carries one of the world's largest thalassemia burdens, with nearly 35 to 45 million carriers of the beta thalassemia trait spread across the country.
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Budget 2026: Experts Urge Public Health Boost, Tax Relief On Vaccines
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, industry experts on Thursday urged the government to boost the health spending, and grant GST exemption on lifesaving equipment and vaccines, especially for thalassemia and cancer patients.
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First Oral Pill For Adults With Thalassemia Anaemia Gets Approval, Experts Hail It As Game Changer
The US Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) approval of the first-ever oral pill for anaemia in adults with thalassemia marks a historic milestone and can be a game changer in the management of the genetic blood disorder, said
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5 Children Get HIV In Madhya Pradesh From Donated Blood, 2 Doctors Suspended
What began as routine, life-saving treatment for five children suffering from thalassemia has turned into one of the gravest public health failures Madhya Pradesh has witnessed in recent years.
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Madhya Pradesh Hospital Under Probe As 4 Children With Thalassemia Test HIV Positive
Four children, suffering from thalassemia, have tested HIV positive after receiving blood transfusions at the District Hospital blood bank in Madhya Pradesh's Satna.
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National Blood Transfusion Bill In Parliament Appreciated By Thalassemia Patient Groups
Thalassemia patients on Friday hailed the introduction of the National Blood Transfusion Bill in Parliament and urged members to pass the life-saving bill at the earliest.
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Jharkhand Officials Suspended As 5 Test HIV-Positive After Blood Transfusion
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday ordered the suspension of West Singhbum district Civil Surgeon and other concerned officials after five children suffering from thalassemia tested HIV-positive following blood transfusions.
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5 Children Test HIV-Positive After Blood Transfusion In Jharkhand
Four more children suffering from thalassemia were detected HIV-positive in Jharkhand's Chaibasa town on Saturday during an investigation by a five-member medical team from Ranchi, taking the total number of affected minors to five.
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Is Jaundice Life-Threatening Or Life-Saving? Watch For These Signs Of An Underlying Disease
Is jaundice fundamentally life-threatening, or can it have life-saving possibilities? Let's explore both sides of the debate and the vital signs to watch for.
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UP Hospital Rejects Report On HIV Infections In Thalassemia Child Patients
Hitting out at the BJP after 14 children suffering from Thalassemia tested positive for serious infections during a screening at an UP hospital, Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge has said double-engine government has made health infrastructure doubly-sick
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Getting Married? Seek An Appointment With Your Gynaec Today
Stress and environmental conditions such as bad air pollution are now considered as factors that can impede conception.
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Why Thalassemia Continues To Remain A Challenge In India
Despite the alarming rise, preventive and awareness strategies cut a sorry figure. Poor awareness is one of the reasons as to why India sees many including children go undiagnosed till long.
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World Thalassemia Day 2022: Why India Is The Thalassemia Capital Of The World
Even though thalassemia affects millions of people in the world, not many are aware about this condition. Early symptoms include fatigue, weakness, bone deformities, pale skin etc.
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Thalassemia: Common Myths Around This Blood Disorder Busted
People with thalassemia produce less healthy haemoglobin proteins and their bone marrow produces fewer healthy red blood cells. Here are some common myths around thalassemia you should stop believing.
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International Thalassemia Day 2021: Taking Care Of Thalassemia Patients During These Challenging Times
World Thalassemia Day is observed on 8th May each year. This day tries to create awareness about this blood disorder. Read here as expert explains the challenges faced by Thalassemia patients during the pandemic.
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Why Thalassemia Requires A Shift From Treatment To Prevention In India
India carries one of the world's largest thalassemia burdens, with nearly 35 to 45 million carriers of the beta thalassemia trait spread across the country.
-
Budget 2026: Experts Urge Public Health Boost, Tax Relief On Vaccines
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, industry experts on Thursday urged the government to boost the health spending, and grant GST exemption on lifesaving equipment and vaccines, especially for thalassemia and cancer patients.
-
First Oral Pill For Adults With Thalassemia Anaemia Gets Approval, Experts Hail It As Game Changer
The US Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) approval of the first-ever oral pill for anaemia in adults with thalassemia marks a historic milestone and can be a game changer in the management of the genetic blood disorder, said
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5 Children Get HIV In Madhya Pradesh From Donated Blood, 2 Doctors Suspended
What began as routine, life-saving treatment for five children suffering from thalassemia has turned into one of the gravest public health failures Madhya Pradesh has witnessed in recent years.
-
Madhya Pradesh Hospital Under Probe As 4 Children With Thalassemia Test HIV Positive
Four children, suffering from thalassemia, have tested HIV positive after receiving blood transfusions at the District Hospital blood bank in Madhya Pradesh's Satna.
-
National Blood Transfusion Bill In Parliament Appreciated By Thalassemia Patient Groups
Thalassemia patients on Friday hailed the introduction of the National Blood Transfusion Bill in Parliament and urged members to pass the life-saving bill at the earliest.
-
Jharkhand Officials Suspended As 5 Test HIV-Positive After Blood Transfusion
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday ordered the suspension of West Singhbum district Civil Surgeon and other concerned officials after five children suffering from thalassemia tested HIV-positive following blood transfusions.
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5 Children Test HIV-Positive After Blood Transfusion In Jharkhand
Four more children suffering from thalassemia were detected HIV-positive in Jharkhand's Chaibasa town on Saturday during an investigation by a five-member medical team from Ranchi, taking the total number of affected minors to five.
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Is Jaundice Life-Threatening Or Life-Saving? Watch For These Signs Of An Underlying Disease
Is jaundice fundamentally life-threatening, or can it have life-saving possibilities? Let's explore both sides of the debate and the vital signs to watch for.
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UP Hospital Rejects Report On HIV Infections In Thalassemia Child Patients
Hitting out at the BJP after 14 children suffering from Thalassemia tested positive for serious infections during a screening at an UP hospital, Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge has said double-engine government has made health infrastructure doubly-sick
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Getting Married? Seek An Appointment With Your Gynaec Today
Stress and environmental conditions such as bad air pollution are now considered as factors that can impede conception.
-
Why Thalassemia Continues To Remain A Challenge In India
Despite the alarming rise, preventive and awareness strategies cut a sorry figure. Poor awareness is one of the reasons as to why India sees many including children go undiagnosed till long.
-
World Thalassemia Day 2022: Why India Is The Thalassemia Capital Of The World
Even though thalassemia affects millions of people in the world, not many are aware about this condition. Early symptoms include fatigue, weakness, bone deformities, pale skin etc.
-
Thalassemia: Common Myths Around This Blood Disorder Busted
People with thalassemia produce less healthy haemoglobin proteins and their bone marrow produces fewer healthy red blood cells. Here are some common myths around thalassemia you should stop believing.
-
International Thalassemia Day 2021: Taking Care Of Thalassemia Patients During These Challenging Times
World Thalassemia Day is observed on 8th May each year. This day tries to create awareness about this blood disorder. Read here as expert explains the challenges faced by Thalassemia patients during the pandemic.
