Genetic Disease Current Affairs, GK & News
June 13: International Albinism Awareness Day
Every year, the International Albinism Awareness Day is celebrated on June 13. The day is marked to celebrate the human rights of the persons affected by Albinism world wide. This year the International Albinism Awareness Day is marked under the theme Theme: Made to Shine Highlights The day is celebrated worldwide to create awareness and ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Disease • Genetic Disease • genetic disorders • International Albinism Awareness Day • United Nations
May 8: World Thalassemia Day
Every year, World Thalassemia Day is observed on May 8. It aims to create awareness about Thalassemia and avoid the disease from transmitting to other people. It is also observed to provide better quality of life to people suffering from Thalassemia. Highlights The World Thalassemia Day is observed under the theme Theme: The dawning of ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Genetic Disease • Genetic Diseases • genetic disorders • Haemoglobin • World Thalassemia Day
19 June: World Sickle Cell Day observed
The World Sickle Cell Day is globally observed every year on 19 June, to raise public awareness about the sickle cell disease and its treatment methods. This year is the 40th celebration of World Sickle Cell Day. About World Sickle Cell Day Background: The day was 1st recognized by United Nations General Assembly (63rd session) ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: African Union • Genetic Disease • Republic of Senegal • Sickle cell disease • Sickle Cell Disease International Organization • UNESCO • United Nations General Assembly • WHO • World Health Organisation • World Sickle Cell Day
World Thalassemia Day 2019 observed on 8 May
Every year 8 May is observed as ‘World Thalassaemia Day’ globally. The theme for 2019 was “Universal access to quality thalassaemia healthcare services: Building bridges with and for patient”. About World Thalassaemia Day Objective: to raise awareness about thalassaemia (a genetic disease), its prevention and measures to avoid its transmission among people throughout the world. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Bone Marrow • Chelation Therapy • Genetic Disease • Haemoglobin • Mediterranean • Southeast Asian • Thalassaemia • World Thalassemia Day