Thalassemia is a group of genetic disorder of blood. It is caused by defective formation of Haemoglobin. Two common types are: Thalassemia Major and Thalassemia Minor (Carrier). Thalassemia Major Disease is preventable. Carriers are generally healthy with mild anaemia. With a view to create awareness amongst the students, faculty and staff members, the NSS unit of Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science in association with International Association of the Lions Clubs had organized a “Thalassemia Awareness and Detection Camp” on 23rd August, 2016 in the campus.
The day started off with awareness campaign. Ms. Usha Talwar conducted awareness through intensive class room contact program. Following the campaign the detection camp witnessed a spontaneous participation from NSS volunteers, students, teachers, non-teaching staffs for screening. 131 blood samples were collected. The camp was well executed with the able support of Prof. Shabab Rizvi and the excellent co-ordination and teamwork between staff members, lab technicians and all the volunteers of the event. This camp ended with smile on the faces of the organizers, who were happy to create awareness about thalassemia in the college.
