{"id":154976,"date":"2024-05-09T17:00:52","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T11:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=154976"},"modified":"2024-05-09T17:00:56","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T11:30:56","slug":"world-thalassaemia-day-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"World Thalassaemia Day 2024, Its Significance &#038; History"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-2024\/#World_Thalassaemia_Day_2024\" >World Thalassaemia Day 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-2024\/#World_Thalassaemia_Day_Theme_2024\" >World Thalassaemia Day Theme 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-2024\/#Significance_of_World_Thalassemia_Day_2024\" >Significance of World Thalassemia Day 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-2024\/#History_of_World_Thalassaemia_Day\" >History of World Thalassaemia Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-2024\/#About_Thalassaemia\" >About Thalassaemia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-2024\/#8th_May_2024_Special_Day\" >8th May 2024 Special Day<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/category\/preparation-resources\/\">Prep Resources<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/category\/preparation-resources\/current-affairs\/\">Current Affairs<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/category\/preparation-resources\/current-affairs\/may\/\">May<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\"><strong>World Thalassaemia Day 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Thalassaemia_Day_2024\"><\/span>World Thalassaemia Day 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>May 8th is a significant day known as World Thalassaemia Day. It&#8217;s a day meant to teach people about a genetic problem called Thalassaemia. This problem makes it hard for the body to make enough of a vital thing called haemoglobin, which helps carry oxygen in our blood. People with Thalassaemia get this issue from their parents, and it means they don&#8217;t have enough proteins in their blood to carry oxygen. The main goal of World Thalassaemia Day is to help everyone understand this blood problem better and show support for those who have it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Thalassaemia_Day_Theme_2024\"><\/span>World Thalassaemia Day Theme 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The theme of World Thalassaemia Day 2024 is \u201d<strong>Empowering Lives, Embracing Progress: Equitable and Accessible Thalassaemia Treatment for All<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/daily-current-affairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here to Read Daily Current Affairs 2024<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_World_Thalassemia_Day_2024\"><\/span>Significance of World Thalassemia Day 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This day is essential because it focuses on telling people about Thalassaemia, what causes it, and what signs to look for. It&#8217;s a chance to encourage everyone to live healthy lives to avoid getting Thalassaemia. Also, it highlights the difficulties people with Thalassaemia face and why it&#8217;s crucial to give them the right care and support. World Thalassaemia Day also reminds everyone about the need for ongoing research to improve how we treat Thalassaemia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_World_Thalassaemia_Day\"><\/span>History of World Thalassaemia Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first World Thalassaemia Day happened in 1994, thanks to a group called the Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF). This group, which helps people and families dealing with Thalassaemia worldwide, was started in 1986 by Mr. Panos Englezos and families from the UK, USA, Greece, Italy, and Cyprus. They created this day to remember Mr. Panos&#8217; son, George, who passed away because of Thalassaemia. Since then, we have observed World Thalassaemia Day every year on May 8th to spread the word about Thalassaemia and how it affects people and families everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/weekly-current-affairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here to Read Weekly Current Affairs 2024<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Thalassaemia\"><\/span>About Thalassaemia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thalassaemia is a genetic blood problem that affects how our body makes haemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen. Haemoglobin has two parts, alpha and beta globin. People with Thalassaemia have a change in one or both genes that make alpha or beta globin, which means they can&#8217;t make enough of these proteins. This causes problems like anaemia and other health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two main types of Thalassaemia: alpha and beta Thalassaemia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Alpha Thalassaemia:<\/strong> This happens when there&#8217;s an issue with the alpha globin gene, leading to less alpha globin being made.<\/li><li><strong>Beta Thalassaemia:<\/strong> Occurs when there&#8217;s a problem with the beta-globin gene, causing less or no beta globin to be produced.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>How serious Thalassaemia is depended on the gene problem and how many genes are affected. People who get one changed gene from their parents are carriers and usually don&#8217;t show symptoms. But if someone gets two changed genes (one from each parent), they&#8217;ll have Thalassaemia and experience things like feeling tired, weak, having trouble breathing, pale skin, and yellow skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thalassaemia is most common in places like the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, there&#8217;s no cure for Thalassaemia yet, but there are treatments like blood transfusions, bone marrow transplants, and gene therapy. Finding Thalassaemia early and managing it well is crucial to help people with the disorder live a better life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/monthly-current-affairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here to Read Monthly Current Affairs 2024<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8th_May_2024_Special_Day\"><\/span>8th May 2024 Special Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On May 8th, we commemorate a crucial occasion \u2013 World Thalassaemia Day. This day serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about a genetic condition known as Thalassaemia. This condition poses challenges for the body in producing an essential component called haemoglobin, crucial for oxygen transport in our bloodstream. Individuals inherit Thalassaemia from their parents, resulting in insufficient proteins in their blood to effectively carry oxygen. The primary objective of World Thalassaemia Day is to enhance understanding of this blood disorder and express solidarity with those grappling with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/banking-current-affairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here to Read Monthly Banking Current Affairs 2024<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/monthly-current-affairs-for-ssc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here to Read <strong>Monthly<\/strong> SSC Current Affairs 2024<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-exam-analysis\/\" aria-label=\"RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 13th and 14th June 2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RBI-Grade-B-4-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-exam-analysis\/\">RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 13th and 14th June 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-phase-2-descriptive-questions\/\" aria-label=\"RBI Grade B Phase 2 Descriptive Questions 2026, Download PDF\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/RBI-Grade-B-Phase-2-Descriptive-Questions-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-phase-2-descriptive-questions\/\">RBI Grade B Phase 2 Descriptive Questions 2026, Download PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-esi-descriptive-questions\/\" aria-label=\"RBI Grade B Phase 2 ESI Descriptive Questions 2026, Download Free PDF\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RBI-Grade-B-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RBI-Grade-B-1.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RBI-Grade-B-1-150x99.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-esi-descriptive-questions\/\">RBI Grade B Phase 2 ESI Descriptive Questions 2026, Download Free PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/development-banks-in-india\/\" aria-label=\"Development Banks in India, Its Meaning, Types, Function &#038; 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