ISLAMABAD, Dec 5 (APP): Underlining the need to raise awareness about thalassemia, medical expert has called for more sensitization about the scourge of Thalassemia and installation of screening facilities if the disease is to be contained in the country. Media to play role for sensitizing public on thalassemia as there was a dire need to enhance awareness among people specially Youth for donation blood to control and prevention of thalassemia diseases, renowned Hematologist Dr. Zaffar Iqbal talking to private news channel said. He said better coverage of diseases in media would create public awareness of the ways and means to control and prevent them. He explained , Thalassemia is an inherited disorder. It leads to the decreased production and increased destruction of red blood cells, adding, the pre-marriage thalassemia test for the couple can also save next generation from this deadly ailment. According to expert about 70 to 90% of the population are unaware of the disease, 80% thalassemia major patients need regular blood transfusions who are dying due to iron overload, hepatitis C and other complications. Health expert said due to non-preventive measures, Thalassemia is on rise. “There is strong need to create awareness in the society for blood … Continue reading Hematologist expert calls for more Thalassemia awareness