SU Organizes Thalassemia Awareness Seminar, Speakers Urge Pre-marriage Screening, Blood Donation
Published: September 16, 2026 | Time: 09:20 PM
HYDERABAD (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Sep, 2026) An awareness seminar on thalassemia was held at the Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science (IMCS), University of Sindh, in collaboration with Sindh Graduates Association (SGA) Qasimabad and Kashif Iqbal Thalassemia Care Center Karachi.
The seminar aimed to:
- Raise awareness among students, teachers, and university employees about thalassemia.
- Highlight the importance of preventive measures against the inherited blood disorder.
According to a university spokesperson:
- The event was attended by Founder and Chairman of Kashif Iqbal Thalassemia Care Center Karachi, Muhammad Iqbal, Awareness Officer Syed Asif Hussain, Associate Professor at IMCS, and Director Sindh University Testing Center, Dr Aftab Ahmed Chandio, along with SGA Hyderabad Vice President, Muhammad Saleem Korejo.
- Speakers discussed causes, prevention, and social responsibilities related to thalassemia.
Key Takeaways:
- Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder; public awareness is crucial for its prevention.
- Couples should undergo thalassemia screening before marriage to reduce future cases of thalassemia major.
- Educational institutions play a vital role in raising awareness among young people and promoting pre-marriage screening.
- Regular blood transfusions are needed for thalassemia patients; healthy individuals are encouraged to donate blood.
- Basic knowledge about thalassemia should be provided to every young person.
- Pre-marriage screening, blood donation, and awareness activities are essential for prevention.
A blood donation and screening camp was organized alongside the seminar, offering free thalassemia minor and CBC screening tests for students and teachers, with approximately 200 participating.