Summary People in Hyderabad and Mirpur held awareness walk to mark the day.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – International Thalassemi Day is being observed across the world today (Sunday).
Prime Minister (PM) Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has urged the nation to work with firm resolve to eradicate Thalassemia form the country.
In his message on World Thalassemia Day, he said the children may inherit the disease from their affected parents. He also urged parents to conduct laboratory test of their children before marriage to avoid the disease.
On the other hand, a rally to raise awareness about the Thalassemia was also held in Mirpur. Participants walked from district headquarters hospital to Mirpur University to mark the day.
In Hyderabad, people also conducted a walk from a private bank to Hyderabad Press Club. Commission Hyderabad was also present on this occasion.
