06/05/2026
On the occasion of World Thalassemia Day, a dignified awareness event was organized at Muhammadi Foundation, aimed at raising public awareness about the disease.
Renowned and internationally recognized anchor, senior journalist, and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz recipient, Mr. Waseem Badami, attended the event as the Chief Guest. Guests of Honors included Secretary of Sindh Blood Transfusion Authority, Dr. Dur-e-Naz Jamal, and Dy General Manager - Corporate Communications Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC). Patron-in-Chief of Muhammadi Blood Bank, Mr.Ghulam Abbas Badami, also graced the occasion with his presence.
The Managing Committee of Muhammadi Foundation warmly welcomed the guests, while the central focus of the event remained on the prevention and effective control of thalassemia.
Speakers emphasized in their addresses that the prevention of Beta Thalassemia Major is only possible through awareness and proper thalassemia screening, in order to protect future generations from this disease.
During the event, children presented gifts to the guests, and the guests also distributed gifts among the children.