JAMMU, Sept. 25 -- A Genetic Counselling cum Awareness Camp on Thalassemia and Rare Genetic Diseases was organized at the Genetic Laboratory and Thalassemia Unit of SMGS Hospital, GMC Jammu in collaboration with University of Jammu, on 25-09-2026 with the objective of strengthening awareness regarding genetic counselling, early identification and appropriate laboratory evaluation of individuals and families affected by thalassemia and rare genetic disorders under Mission Programme in Pediatrics Rare Diseases, research project funded by DBT, GoI New Delhi.

The programme was jointly organized by the Department of Pediatrics, GMC Jammu, Department of Zoology, University of Jammu, Institute of Human Genetics, University of Jammu, J&K Thalassem...