Kundi concerned over rising Thalassemia cases

PESHAWAR: Expressing concern over the increasing number of thalassemia patients in the province, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, on Friday said that the alarming situation demands immediate and comprehensive action.

Speaking as the chief guest at an event organised by the Hamza Foundation at the Governor’s House on World Thalassemia Day, he stressed the need for utilising all available resources to combat the disease.

“It is not just a medical issue, but a social and community challenge. Ensuring a healthy and safe future for our children requires a collective effort,” the governor said. He also announced plans to consult with all political parties to introduce legislation in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly aimed at controlling the spread of thalassemia.

The event was attended by a large number of thalassemia patients, healthcare professionals, renowned actor Ajab Gul Afridi and the founder chairman of the Hamza Foundation, Ijaz Ali Khan.

Highlighting the foundation’s contributions, Ijaz Khan said that Hamza Foundation has been providing free medical treatment, including blood transfusions and medication, to 1,526 registered thalassemia patients in the province for the past two decades.