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Borneo Post
09-05-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
Darul Hana Bridge gets illuminated as part of campaign out to raise awareness of thalassaemia
Photo shows the Darul Hana Bridge being illuminated, as part of the global 'Light Up in Red' campaign, symbolising global solidarity and hope for those living with thalassaemia. KUCHING (May 9): The Sarawak Thalassaemia Society joined the global 'Light Up in Red' campaign on Thursday night with a symbolic lighting ceremony at the iconic Darul Hana Bridge here, in conjunction with International Thalassaemia Day. The event was meant to raise public awareness of thalassaemia and advocate for improved care and support for patients and families affected by the genetic blood disorder. The Darul Hana Bridge was illuminated at 7.30pm, symbolising global solidarity and hope for those living with thalassaemia. This local initiative was part of a worldwide movement under the Thalassaemia International Federation's (TIF)'s 'Bring Thal to Light' campaign, which gets landmarks and buildings across the globe bathed in red light on May 8 each year. 'We would like to express our special thanks to Grit Event Management for their assistance in helping us communicate and collaborate with the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU), whose support made this symbolic event possible and ensured the smooth execution of the lighting ceremony. 'This event is not only a demonstration of attention and support for thalassaemia patients but also an important step in community involvement and advocacy for disease prevention,' said Sarawak Thalassaemia Society vice-president Amber Chong in a statement. International Thalassaemia Day, observed annually on May 8, is dedicated to raising awareness of the condition and promoting research, treatment development, and better patient care worldwide. Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder that disrupts normal haemoglobin production, resulting in chronic anaemia, fatigue, and developmental delays. Without regular blood transfusions and proper treatment, patients face complications such as iron overload and potential organ damage. According to the Ministry of Health, as of December 2020, there were 8,767 active thalassaemia patients in the country – representing approximately 0.03 per cent of the national population. Sabah reported the highest number of cases at 1,907, while Sarawak recorded the lowest prevalence at 0.01 per cent. An estimated 4.5 per cent of Malaysians are carriers of the thalassaemia gene. Darul Hana Bridge lead Sarawak Thalassaemia Society
The Print
06-05-2025
- Health
- The Print
Delhi Vidhan Sabha to be illuminated in red on International Thalassaemia Day
The Vidhan Sabha will be illuminated with red light to create awareness, it said. The National Thalassaemia Welfare Society will observe International Thalassaemia Day with a special awareness event conducted in collaboration with the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Thursday, said a statement from the Assembly Secretariat. New Delhi, May 6 (PTI) The historical Delhi Vidhan Sabha will be illuminated with red light on International Thalassaemia Day on May 8 to spread awareness about the disease, Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Tuesday. The event will be attended by Speaker Gupta, along with Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh and National Commission for Backward Classes Chairman Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, it said. A conference on Thalassaemia awareness will be organised, followed by a symbolic gesture as part of the global 'Bring Thal to Light' campaign by the Thalassaemia International Federation. 'The Assembly building will be illuminated in red in the evening to raise awareness and express solidarity with thalassaemia patients around the world,' the statement said. The theme this year — Together for Thalassaemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritising Patients — calls for collective action in prevention, early diagnosis and sustained patient care to tackle the disease. PTI VIT VIT RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
