New Delhi, May 8 -- The 32nd International Thalassaemia Day was held on Friday at the Delhi Vidhan Sabha in collaboration with the National Thalassaemia Welfare Society (NTWS).

Meanwhile, Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly Vijender Gupta conveyed that the proposal regarding making thalassaemia screening mandatory for pregnant women will be discussed in the House for consideration of a Bill on the issue in order to prevent the birth of children affected with Thalassaemia Major. The decision was taken following a request made by the National Thalassaemia Welfare Society.

Former MoS, Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, stated that, "He would take up the matter at the highest level to ensure that all iron chelation medicines are made available an...