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  Thalassemia and haemoglobin disorders can go unnoticed without genetic testing, warns doctor

  Health | December 09, 2025 19:26 IST

  Thalassemia and other haemoglobin disorders often remain undiagnosed without proper testing. Experts stress the need for premarital and genetic screening to detect carriers early, prevent severe cases, and safeguard future generations.

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  Latest study states why India is the thalassemia capital of world

  Health | May 08, 2024 20:28 IST

  Know why India has earned the title of the 'thalassemia capital of the world' in the latest study. Uncover the factors contributing to this phenomenon and the implications for public health in India and beyond.

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  World Thalassaemia Day 2024: Reasons why one must undergo a blood test before marriage

  Health | May 08, 2024 14:30 IST

  Undergoing a blood test before marriage is not only a responsible step towards ensuring a healthy future for couples but also their potential children. It helps identify the risk of thalassaemia and other genetic disorders and enables early detection and treatment.

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  When is World Thalassaemia Day 2024? Know date, history, significance and more

  Health | May 08, 2024 8:00 IST

  World Thalassaemia Day 2024 reminds us of the ongoing global fight against thalassaemia. Through awareness, prevention, and support, we aim for universal access to quality healthcare and a world free from the challenges of this genetic disorder. Let's unite for positive change!

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  Hrithik, Abhishek Bachchan, Genelia go 'ulta' to create awareness on World Thalassemia Day

  May 08, 2020 20:21 IST

   #UltaHokeThalassemiaRoke campaign was started by Kunal Kapoor, who tagged Abhishek Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh to participate and support the cause.

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  Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking quota in jobs for persons suffering from thalassemia

  India | January 14, 2019 22:00 IST

  The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear the plea seeking grant of benefit of reservation in government jobs to persons suffering from thalassemia, sickle cell and hemophilia diseases.

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  Heart wrenching: Father takes two-year-old daughter to future grave to ‘prepare her for death’

  World | June 27, 2017 19:17 IST

  A father in China has done the unthinkable and his story is heart-wrenching. Zhang Liyong, a farmer by profession, has dug a grave for his toddler daughter, diagnosed with a disease bound to take her away, in his attempt to ‘prepare her for death’

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  Here’s how your baby’s umbilical cord can bless your family with good health

  Lifestyle | April 20, 2017 13:55 IST

  How can you protect yourself or your family in the worst case of being diagnosed by a disorder that could take you by surprise?

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  Probe Ordered Into 23 Thalassemia Children In Gujarat Infected With HIV Blood

  India | September 12, 2011 13:06 IST

  Junagarh, Gujarat, Sept 12: The Gujarat government has ordered a probe into 23 children suffering from Thalassemia infected with HIV blood.   The joint director and a deputy director of Health department have been