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Doctors say it could reduce dependence on blood transfusions and significantly improve quality of life once it becomes available in India.

First oral pill for anaemia in thalassaemia patients approved by US FDA: Why is this a milestone therapy?

January 02, 2026 12:01 pm

Specialists explain why the pill matters for transfusion-dependent patients.

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Exclusive: What the probe into Madhya Pradesh HIV-thalassemia scandal has found so far

December 20, 2025 6:53 am

Inadequate records, HIV tests not conducted property among lapses highlighted in preliminary report

5 kids with thalassemia test HIV+ : Blood donors untraced, no records

Months ago, 5 kids with thalassemia tested positive for HIV in Madhya Pradesh. Yet, no alarm bells rang

December 18, 2025 9:28 am

Officials point to series of lapses: Infection not documented in writing, months of delay and donors still untraced

Four children with thalassemia test HIV-positive at Madhya Pradesh hospital; probe into blood transfusions

December 16, 2025 7:04 pm

The deputy chief minister said the government “is firm that no negligence will be tolerated, especially when extensive campaigns are underway against thalassemia, sickle cell disease and TB”.

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First, kids with thalassemia tested HIV positive at Jharkhand hospital. Now families say being made to sign forms 'taking responsibility'

November 27, 2025 8:14 pm

Sub-Divisional Officer says practice “inappropriate”, orders that it be stopped immediately

Minister inaugurates thalassemia ward at Ludhiana Civil Hospital

August 11, 2025 12:46 am

Health minister Dr Balbir Singh said that in many countries thalassemia has been eradicated, and Punjab is moving towards the same

Why Jackie Shroff wants couples to get screened for this disorder before planning pregnancy

August 12, 2024 7:04 pm

Awareness of thalassemia is crucial because early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve outcomes and quality of life

Living with Thalassemia: Why mental health must come into focus too

May 13, 2024 12:15 pm

There is a need to create support systems that address the unseen challenges, empower individuals, and equip them to embrace life beyond the limitations of their illness

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Maharashtra plans to make pre-natal testing for thalassemia must

May 25, 2023 1:54 pm

The health department is working on a proposal where pregnant women would have to undergo high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) at district hospitals across Maharashtra.