The  Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities observed World Thalassemia Day across India on 8 May with the theme, “Together for Thalassemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritizing Patients.”

Thalassemia, an inherited disorder causing chronic anaemia, was the focus of educational and support initiatives.

The National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities, Kolkata, organized sessions on the disease’s causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Swami Vivekanand National Institute, Cuttack, conducted lectures on early detection and care.

Composite Regional Centres nationwide hosted activities—Jaipur discussed government schemes; Davanagere offered genetic counselling; Nagpur held a webinar; and Rajnandgaon organized a blood donation camp with the Red Cross.