World Thalassaemia Day 2025: Expert explains the importance of early detection of this blood disorder

Thalassaemia, which affects millions globally, can be described as a group of inherited blood disorders characterized by reduced or absent haemoglobin production. One of the causes of thalassaemia is genetic mutations that affect haemoglobin production. It can be categorised as alpha and beta thalassaemia, based on the affected haemoglobin chain. Beta-thalassaemia major is a form that manifests in infancy, presents with anaemia, and thereby requires lifelong transfusions.

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