08-05-2025
- Health
- United News of India
Maha: Health Minister launches One Step Towards Thalassemia Mukti campaign
West
Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) On occasion of International Thalassemia Day on May eight, Maharashtra Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar and Minister of State Meghna Sakore-Bordikar on Thursday jointly launched ambitious 'One Step Towards Thalassemia Mukti' campaign here.
Speaking at the launch, he spoke about extensive efforts being made to create public awareness about serious genetic blood disorders like Thalassemia and determination to get rid of Thalassemia through effective treatment methods.
Abitkar said that the government was making efforts at various levels to bring about positive changes in the quality of life of thalassemia patients and for their complete rehabilitation.
In this, regular blood transfusions, bone marrow transplants are being provided, along with free health
consultations and guidance centres have also been set up, he added.
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