Chennai, May 14 -- India continues to carry one of the world's highest Thalassemia burdens, with an estimated 1-1.5 lakh children living with Thalassemia and nearly 10,000-15,000 affected babies born every year.
Marking World Thalassemia Day 2026, Apollo Cancer Foundation along with Apollo Speciality Hospitals, in Chennai came together to celebrate the inspiring journeys of 30 Thalassemia survivors, while reaffirming its continued commitment towards awareness, early diagnosis, and access to advanced treatment for children battling Thalassemia.
Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Dr. Preetha Reddy, Vice Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited said, Thalassemia is a hereditary blood disorder in which the body is unable to ...