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World Thalassaemia Day, also known as the International Thalassemia Day, is celebrated every year on 8 May. It spreads awareness about thalassemia, an inherited blood disorder. The disease occurs when the human body fails to make the required amount of haemoglobin, an essential part of red blood cells. It is a treatable disorder and can be managed with the help of medical experts, blood transfusion, and chelation therapy. Therefore, World Thalassaemia Day aims to encourage people to seek treatment and live a healthy and fulfilling life.
| Name of the day | World Thalassaemia Day |
| Observed on | 8 May |
| Reason | To educate people about thalassemia, an inherited blood disorder. |
| Theme 2024 | Empowering Lives, Embracing Progress: Equitable and Accessible Thalassaemia Treatment for All |
History of World Thalassaemia Day
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- On May 8, 1994, Panos Englezos, the president and founder of the Thalassemia International Federation (TIF) established the World Thalassaemia Day.
- The day is observed in honour of his son, George, and numerous other thalassemia patients who are battling this disease.
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What is the Theme of World Thalassaemia Day in 2024?
The theme of World Thalassaemia Day in 2024 is, “Empowering Lives, Embracing Progress: Equitable and Accessible Thalassaemia Treatment for All.” It highlights the importance of ensuring equal and easy access to treatment options to improve their quality of life.
Here are previous years’ themes of this day:
| Year | Theme |
| 2023 | Be Aware. Share. Care: Strengthening Education to Bridge the Thalassaemia Care Gap |
| 2022 | Be Aware. Share. Care: Working with the global community as one to improve thalassaemia knowledge. |
| 2021 | Addressing Health Inequalities Across the Global Thalassaemia Community |
What is the Significance of World Thalassaemia Day?
- It raises awareness about thalassaemia, a genetic blood disorder affecting thousands of people every year around the world.
- By raising awareness, the day educates people about this disease, its causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
- World Thalassaemia Day provides a platform to reduce stigma related to thalassaemia and encourages people to have open discussions.
- The day encourages governments, organizations, and healthcare professionals to combat thalassaemia.
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5 Quotes on World Thalassaemia Day
1. Every drop of blood carries the strength and courage of resilience.
2. Let’s unite for a future free from the burden of thalassaemia.
3. Empowering lives, embracing progress on this World Thalassaemia Day.
4. Today we stand against thalassaemia, tomorrow we fight against it.
5. The hope to fight shines brightest in the darkest moments of thalassaemia.
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FAQs
We celebrate World Thalassaemia Day every year to raise awareness about thalassemia. It also encourages people dealing with this disease to fight bravely and seek treatment.
The theme in 2024 is Empowering Lives, Embracing Progress: Equitable and Accessible Thalassaemia Treatment for All.
It is celebrated every year on May 8.
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