
09/08/2025
A meeting was held at the Health Secretariat with the Honorable Advisor to the Chief Minister for Health, Mr. Ihtesham Khan Advocate, to discuss starting a dedicated Thalassemia Treatment Section at the Regional Blood Centre (RBC), Hayatabad, Peshawar.
🩸 The RBC team, led by Dr. Adnan Reayat (Manager RBC), with Dr. Iqbal Muhammad (Chief Clinical Technologist) and the Marketing Team, was joined by representatives from The Blood Heroes, Jihad for Zero Thalassemia, parents of thalassemia children, and the President of the Haemophilia Society of Pakistan.
đź”´ The discussion focused on the growing number of thalassemia cases across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the urgent need for action. Strategies were shared to address this challenge through early screening, community awareness campaigns, accessible treatment services, and stronger health policies that support both thalassemia and haemophilia patients.
Everyone present reaffirmed their commitment to work side-by-side with the Health Department to provide better care for thalassemia children, support their families, and ensure safe, quality blood transfusion services—building a healthier and more hopeful future for our communities.