Important Days

World Thalassemia Day – May 08

May 10 , 2026 16 hrs 0 min 8 0

World Thalassemia Day was observed on May 8, 2026, to spread awareness about thalassemia and the importance of early diagnosis.
Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder in which the body cannot produce healthy haemoglobin properly.
In India, around 3 to 4 out of every 100 people are silent carriers of the thalassemia gene.
If both parents are carriers, there is a 25% chance that their child may be born with severe thalassemia.
The 2026 theme is “Hidden No More: Finding the Undiagnosed, Supporting the Unseen.”