‘Thalassemia free Pakistan remains National Goal’

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Rawalpindi: The Pakistan Thalassemia Welfare Society Rawalpindi -Islamabad (TWS), continues to provide essential support and treatment to children and individuals living with thalassemia while emphasizing that this hereditary disease can be prevented from affecting future generations through timely awareness and proper precautions.

These views were expressed by former provincial health minister and senior vice president of the society, Dr Jamal Nasir, during an executive committee meeting. He stressed that thalassemia is not an incurable condition and called for greater promotion of pre-marital screening to protect new generation from this challenging disease.

Dr. Jamal Nasir praised the society for its strong performance in both treatment services and public awareness campaigns. He described the organization as a bright example of serving humanity without discrimination, providing free treatment, blood transfusions, and other necessary facilities to deserving patients.

He further stated that coordinated efforts between the government and philanthropists could effectively control thalassemia in the country. Dr. Nasir expressed determination to expand the mission nationwide so that every child can look forward to a healthy future.

The meeting was attended by TWS Chairman Major General (r) Professor Sohail Ahmed, In-charge Bone Marrow Transplant Center Major General (r) Pervez Ahmed, Brigadier Kamran, Dr. Qayyum Awan, Khalid Mahmood, Asad Ali Shah, and Director Dr. Nasir Mahmood.

Published in The NEWS on Feb 07, 2026. 

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