Thalassemia Prevention in Bangladesh: From Clinical Burden to Public Health Imperative

Authors

  • Mohiuddin Ahmed Khan Former Head and Founder of Dept of Hematology and BMT center, Dhaka Medical College and Hospital. Dhaka, Bangladesh Author
  • Mafruha Akter Associate Professor, Dept of Hematology and BMT center, DMCH Author

Keywords:

Thalassemia, Clinical Burden, Public Health

Abstract

Thalassemia represents a significant public health challenge in Bangladesh. With a high carrier frequency and thousands of affected births annually, the disease imposes substantial clinical, economic and social burdens. While advances in transfusion support, iron chelation and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) have improved survival, prevention remains the most effective and sustainable strategy.  

Medivision J. of Med. and Health Sci. Vol 1(1), Jul 2026; p 4-5

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2026-09-17

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026)

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Editorial

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