News & event

08 May 2024 ↑ Science department, Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat Club and Red Ribbon Club celebrated “World Thalassemia Day” on 8th May, 2024 under the able guidance of Principal Dr. Sushma Gupta and Sh. Dharam Indu Gupta, Secretary, Managing Committee. Commencing the event, Principal Madam threw light upon the theme which was ‘’Empowering Lives, Embracing Progress: Equitable and Accessible Thalassaemia Treatment for All”.

She told that Thalassemia is an inherited (i.e., passed from parents to children through genes) blood disorder caused when the body doesn't make enough of a protein called hemoglobin, an important part of red blood cells. She added that there are two types of thalassemias due to mutation in genes  i.e.,  Alpha thalassemia: when a gene or genes related to the alpha globin protein are mutated and Beta thalassemia: when similar gene defects affect production of the beta globin protein. Mrs. Sunita Verma (EBSB Coordinator) made the students aware about the difference between thalassemia minor and major. She added that mutation in one gene causes thalassemia minor causing mild signs and symptoms of anaemia and mutation in two genes cause thalassemia major, or Cooley anemia leading to moderate to severe signs and symptoms of anaemia. She told that the Primary prevention for thalassemia focuses on education and genetic counseling. These measures can help to prevent the birth of patients with thalassemia. She gave awareness by telling that Thalassemia is a treatable disorder that can be well-managed with blood transfusions, chelation therapy and Bone marrow transplantation. Principal Madam appreciated the efforts of said departments for successful organisation of the event. Dr. Parveen Saini, Dr. Sonam Gupta, Mr. Mohit Agarwal, Mrs. Shelika were also present to enhance the grace of the occasion.