Medical Laboratory Students at Sana’a University Launch “We Care” Initiative in Cooperation with the Yemeni Society for Thalassemia and Hereditary Blood Disorders
On Saturday, June 26, 2021, coinciding with the 19th World Sickle Cell Anemia Day, the Medical Laboratory students at the Faculty of Medicine, Sana’a University, inaugurated the awareness initiative titled “We Care”. This event was held in coordination with the Yemeni Society for Thalassemia and Hereditary Blood Disorders and attended by the University President, Prof. Dr. Al-Qasim Abbas, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Hassan Al-Mahbashi, and the Head of Hematology Department and Initiative Leader, Prof. Dr. Lotfi Al-Maqtri.
During the event, which included various awareness activities, Mr. Saleh Al-Usaimi, a member of the Society’s administrative board, delivered a speech highlighting the hardships faced by patients with thalassemia and hereditary hemolytic anemia, particularly regarding the difficulty in obtaining blood transfusions. He emphasized the critical importance of voluntary blood donation to support these vulnerable groups and others who require lifelong blood transfusions, stressing the necessity of early medical screening before marriage to prevent these chronic diseases.
University President Prof. Dr. Al-Qasim Abbas urged curriculum developers to incorporate updated and essential information into university programs, particularly stressing the importance of premarital screening.
In conjunction with the initiative, a voluntary blood donation campaign was held on Sunday in the Faculty’s courtyard. Prof. Dr. Al-Maqtri encouraged everyone to recognize their responsibility and participate actively, announcing the continuation of the campaign on Monday, June 28, under the slogan “Children Without Hemolysis”, calling on all to support the success of this vital effort.
Meanwhile, the Society’s Director General, Mr. Jamil Ali Al-Khayati, expressed deep appreciation for the collective efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of these chronic diseases, the importance of premarital screening, and blood donation for patients with thalassemia and hereditary hemolytic anemia.
