Under the slogan “Their Health… The Nation’s Wellness” and Sponsored by Sabafon,
The Association Celebrates World Thalassemia Day at Al-Sabeen Park, Sana’a
The Yemeni Association for Thalassemia and Hereditary Blood Disorders celebrated World Thalassemia Day on May 8, 2017, with a ceremonial and artistic event held under the slogan “Their Health… The Nation’s Wellness” at Al-Sabeen Park in Sana’a.
The event was organized under the sponsorship of Sabafon Mobile Company and attended by the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Ms. Faiqa Al-Sayyed, alongside several officials, doctors, Sabafon representatives, and stakeholders in childhood and hereditary blood diseases.
In his welcoming speech, the Association’s Chairman, Dr. Ahmed Shamsan, expressed his appreciation to the attendees, particularly the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor. He commended the efforts of both the Ministry of Public Health and Population and the Ministry of Social Affairs in serving patients with thalassemia and hereditary blood disorders.
Dr. Shamsan highlighted that during 2015-2016, the association managed to expand its healthcare services and dedicated a center for the care of thalassemia and hereditary blood disorder patients due to the increasing number of patients attending the diagnostic clinic established in 2005.
He confirmed that the total number of registered patients at the main center in Sana’a reached 4,300, while the branch in Al-Hodeidah serves approximately 2,600 patients.
Dr. Shamsan added that the association continues to face many challenges that hinder its humanitarian mission, most notably the shortage of essential medicines, medical supplies, and blood products, noting that the annual care cost for a single patient is estimated at ten thousand U.S. dollars.
He praised the role of leading telecommunications companies in Yemen, especially the event’s main sponsor, Sabafon, for their ongoing support of thalassemia and hereditary blood disorder patients.
Dr. Shamsan appealed urgently to all local and international organizations concerned with health and childhood to swiftly assist thalassemia and hereditary blood disorder patients by providing medicines and medical supplies, and by supporting the National Blood Transfusion and Research Center in ensuring safe blood for patients.
He also called on the relevant authorities to enforce the mandatory premarital medical examination law to guarantee a safer childhood free from hereditary blood disorders.
Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Ms. Faiqa Al-Sayyed, affirmed her continued support and commitment to the cause of thalassemia and hereditary blood disorder patients and pledged efforts to ensure the provision of necessary medicines and medical supplies.
The event concluded with various artistic performances, followed by the Association Chairman honoring the event sponsor, supporting entities, and the staff and employees of the association.
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