The Association Holds Awareness Event on Thalassemia Risks at Azal University for Human Development
In coordination with the General Student Union
The Yemeni Association for Thalassemia and Hereditary Blood Disorders held an awareness event this morning at Azal University for Human Development.
This event, organized in coordination with the university’s General Student Union, is part of the association’s ongoing educational program to raise awareness about the risks of thalassemia and hereditary blood disorders—a program the association has been implementing since its establishment in 2000.
The event was attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Towhid Muwafi, alongside several faculty members. During the event, the Association’s Follow-up Officer, Mr. Saleh Al-Osaimi, expressed gratitude to the university administration and the General Student Union for their support and solidarity with patients suffering from thalassemia and hereditary blood disorders.
In his speech, Al-Osaimi addressed many common misconceptions about the nature of thalassemia and highlighted methods of prevention. He emphasized the important role of students in spreading awareness about these chronic diseases and working to reduce their prevalence.
Dr. Towhid Muwafi spoke about the serious complications caused by the disease, noting that all treatments and medications used by patients serve mainly as palliatives and pain relievers for these complications. He stressed that the best preventive measure against thalassemia and hereditary blood disorders is premarital screening.
Regarding the event itself, the President of Azal University’s General Student Union, Mr. Ibrahim Ahmed Suleiman, confirmed that awareness activities will continue to support patients with thalassemia and hereditary blood disorders.
He explained that today’s event included a charity bazaar to raise funds for the patients. Mr. Suleiman also affirmed that the campaign aims to mobilize students to donate blood to benefit thalassemia and hereditary blood disorder patients in the coming weeks.
