Every year, World Thalassemia day is observed on May 7th across the world. it aims to create awareness to honour the struggle of patients suffering from the disease.
It is observed on May 8 to spread awareness about thalassaemia being a blood disorder, myths related to the disease, and to help the patients lead a normal life. The day also deals with the social stigma attached to the lives of individuals who are suffering from and living with this disease. It also honours the efforts of doctors, scientists and medical staff for improving the lives of people suffering from this disease.
World Thalassemia Day 2022: History
Thalassemia International Federation (TIF) designated the day of May 8 as International Thalassemia Day in 1994. the president and the founder of TIF, Panos Englezos proclaimed this day in the loving memory of his son George and the other thalassemia patients who fought this disease.
World Thalassemia Day 2022: Theme
World Thalassaemia Day theme 2022 is “Be Aware. Share. Care: Working with the global community as one to improve thalassaemia knowledge.’’
The theme of 2021 World Thalassemia Day is “Addressing Health Inequalities Across the Global Thalassaemia Community”
