One day after World Thalassemia Day, Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health held a public awareness conference in Kabul on the disease, where health officials emphasized the importance of prevention, public awareness, and strengthening healthcare services for thalassemia patients.

Abdul Wali Haqqani, Deputy Minister for Healthcare Services at the Ministry of Public Health, said during the event that the Islamic Emirate has an important responsibility in strengthening the health sector and providing services to patients. According to him, human health forms the foundation of a healthy society.

He said: “The Islamic Emirate has an important responsibility in strengthening the health sector, serving patients, and building a healthy society. From the perspective of the Islamic Emirate, human health is the foundation of a healthy community.”

Meanwhile, the Director General of Curative Medicine at the Ministry of Public Health said the ministry is working to prevent the spread of thalassemia across the country and has established several specialized treatment centers.

Wahdat Alokozai said: “Thalassemia can both be treated and prevented. Prevention is possible through a simple test, and public health awareness can also play a significant role in controlling the disease.”