Karachi: Rotary International District 3271 Chair New Generation and Youth Sheikh Imtiaz Hussain, Pakistan Baitul Mal Director Dr. Adnan Majeed, Indonesian Consul General Teguh Waiko, Rabban Majeed and Nadeem Ansar Sundus Foundation, Bilawal Kunbhar IT (SPCS)ASP Incharge IG Police Office and others group photo
To prevent the spread of thalassemia, the thalassemia test should be made mandatory in NADRA's marriage certificate
Sheikh Imtiaz Hussain
Sundas Foundation plays a crucial role in the treatment and eradication of thalassemia and other blood diseases in Pakistan
Karachi – Rotary International District 3271 Chair New Generation & Youth Sheikh Imtiaz Hussain, Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Director Dr. Adnan Majeed, Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia Mr. Teguh Wiyoko, Ruban Majeed, and Nadeem Ansar from Sundas Foundation, Bilawal Kanbhar ASP (SPCS) IT Incharge IG Police Office, and Sadaf Jaan, Chartered President of Rotary Club Karachi Greenway, visited the Sundas Foundation, which is dedicated to treating patients suffering from thalassemia, hemophilia, blood cancer, and other chronic blood disorders in Pakistan. They appreciated the efforts of Sundas Foundation, which has been operating for 22 years, providing medical facilities at 12 centers across Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, and Gujrat for patients suffering from thalassemia, hemophilia, blood cancer, and other chronic blood disorders.
On this occasion, Rotary International District 3271 Chair New Generation & Youth, Former President of Rotary Club of Karachi Avenue, Club Polio Chair, Assistant Governor of Rotary International, and Former Deputy Governor of District 3271 Sheikh Imtiaz Hussain emphasized that the thalassemia test should be made mandatory in NADRA's marriage certificate to prevent the spread of thalassemia. He highlighted the vital role of the Sundas Foundation in the treatment and eradication of thalassemia and other blood disorders in Pakistan.
He further stated that being a Rotarian and helping brave children and families affected by thalassemia and hemophilia is an incredibly fulfilling experience. Sundas Foundation is at the forefront of voluntary services, addressing issues related to blood transfusion on a large scale by providing 250 to 300 units of blood and blood products daily, which accounts for approximately 40 to 50 percent of the total blood requirements in Lahore, Islamabad, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, and Gujrat.
Sheikh Imtiaz Hussain added that Sundas Foundation not only ensures free and quality treatment for patients but also raises public awareness, facilitates screening and prevention programs for thalassemia control, provides consultations and awareness to thalassemia patients, their families, and doctors, and maintains continuous communication with them. It also works to improve blood transfusion and treatment facilities, conducts population-based thalassemia screening (starting with student communities), identifies at-risk families and provides counseling, delivers services nationwide, and is committed to making Pakistan free of genetic diseases. For this mission, it receives support from the medical community, government, corporate sector, and students from colleges and universities.
He emphasized the urgent need for extensive measures to curb the rapidly spreading disease of thalassemia in Pakistan and worldwide. Public awareness about thalassemia must be increased so that people understand its causes and effects. Awareness campaigns should be conducted in educational institutions, media, social media, and religious places so that more people learn about this disease. Additionally, it should be made mandatory for both the bride and groom to undergo a thalassemia carrier test before marriage.
Sheikh Imtiaz Hussain urged the government to ensure free thalassemia testing, treatment, and the establishment of blood banks. The number of thalassemia centers should be increased to provide quality treatment to affected patients, and blood donation should be promoted to ensure a steady supply of blood for thalassemia patients. If these measures are effectively implemented, Pakistan can be made thalassemia-free in the future, and future generations can be safeguarded from this dangerous disease.
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