ISLAMABAD: Minister for Housing and Works Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada emphasized the need for legislative action, public awareness, and mandatory premarital laboratory tests to combat thalassemia, a blood disorder that poses significant health challenges. The minister made these remarks during the inauguration of an Activity Room for thalassemic children at the Sundas Foundation Thalassemia Centre in Islamabad’s F-9 Park.
According to Radio Pakistan, Pirzada unveiled an electric cart designed to facilitate the transportation of children affected by thalassemia within the park. During the event, the minister also distributed gifts to the young patients receiving care at the center. These initiatives are part of a broader effort to support thalassemic children and highlight the importance of preventive measures in reducing the incidence of the disease.