2019 edition of World Sickle Cell Day (WSCD)

The World Sickle Cell Day (WSCD) is observed every year on 19th of June to raise public awareness about the sickle cell disease and its treatment methods. Sickle cell disease is an inherited form of anaemia in which red blood cells are not able to carry adequate oxygen throughout the body. Government has organised several ..

Topics: Branches of biology • Clinical medicine • Dominic Eneji • Health in Africa • Hematopathology • Hemoglobins • Medicine • Oxygen therapy • Red blood cell • RTT • Sickle cell disease

2019 edition of World Thalassaemia Day (WTD)

The World Thalasseamia Day (WTD) is observed every year on May 8 to raise awareness about this ailment among people all over the world. The day is also dedicated to commemorate thalassemia patients as well as encourage those who struggle to live with the genetic disorder of the blood. The 2019 theme is “Universal access ..

Topics: Anemias • Blood • Branches of biology • Hematologic disease • Hematology • Hematopathology • Hemoglobins • Medical specialties • Red blood cell • Respiratory physiology • RTT • Thalassemia

2018 World Thalassaemia Day (WTD)

The World Thalassaemia Day (WTD) is observed every year on May 8 to raise awareness about this deadly disease and the importance of blood donation. Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder in the blood in which the body produces abnormally low Red Blood Cells (RBCs) which are the protein carriers. The disease causes a number ..

Topics: Alpha-thalassemia • Anemias • Beta thalassemia • Blood • Blood cells • Branches of biology • Hematopathology • Medical specialties • Red blood cell • RTT • Thalassemia • Transfusion medicine