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A Glimmer of Hope for Heed Welfare Organization: Mr. Syed Fayyaz

Syed Fayyaz  On November 17, 2024, a day full of hope and optimism, the distinguished businessman Mr. Syed Fayyaz visited the Heed Welfare Organization in Thatta, sindh. Known for his vision and generosity, Mr. Fayyaz's visit signaled the beginning of a new era in the lives of the patients and children our center serves. Enthusiasm hurried over the estates as the gates opened to greet this distinguished visitor. With colorful bouquets of flowers in their hands, the kids were waiting impatiently for him. As Mr. Fayyaz emerged from his car with a kind grin and an air of humility and compassion, their faces brightened with delight. With an emotional greeting ceremony, the visit got underway. As a sign of appreciation and respect, the kids gave Mr. Fayyaz flowers with their naive smiles and sincere gestures. It was an emotional moment that reflected the connection of hope and generosity that Heed Welfare Organization cultivates amongst its members and guests. Motivating Commun...
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Thalassemia in Pakistan

Abstract The estimated population of Pakistan is approximately 225,633,392 (225 million). The healthcare delivery system of Pakistan is complex because it includes healthcare subsystems operated by both the federal government and the provincial government. In Pakistan β-thalassemia (β-thal) trait frequency ranges between 5.0-7.0%, thus, there are more than 10 million carriers in the country; and every year, around 5000 children are diagnosed to carry β-thal major (β-TM) in Pakistan. No standard management protocols exist and blood transfusion remains the mainstay of management. Most of the population belong to the lower socioeconomic strata, family units are large and therefore cannot afford to pay for treatment and management of their thalassemic child. Currently in Pakistan, at the national level, not a single thalassemia prevention program is available to counter this disease. However, at the provincial level some initiatives have been taken, legislation has been approved for premar...
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Introduction about thalassemia by Wikipedia.

Introduction Thalassemia  are inherited  blood disorders  that result in abnormal  hemoglobin . [7]  Symptoms depend on the type of thalassemia and can vary from none to severe. [1]  Often there is mild to severe  anemia  (low  red blood cells  or hemoglobin) as thalassemia can affect the production of red blood cells and also affect how long the red blood cells live. [1]  Symptoms of anemia include feeling  tired  and having  pale skin . [1]  Other symptoms of thalassemia include bone problems, an  enlarged spleen ,  yellowish skin ,  pulmonary hypertension , and dark urine. [1]  Slow growth may occur in children. [1]  Symptoms and presentations of thalassemia can change over time. Thalassemia is also known as Cooley's anemia or Mediterranean anemia. [ citation needed ] Thalassemias are  genetic disorders . [2]  There are two main types,  alpha thalassemia  and  ...
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