A silent burden: Thalassaemia patients in Karnataka battle disease with hope and hardship
Access to public health for patients with blood disorders like thalassaemia has improved over the years, but it still remains fragmented and inconsistent. Most families spend thousands every month for the long-drawn treatment, and the only permanent curative option is beyond the reach of most, finds Afshan Yasmeen.
May 8 is observed as World Thalassaemia Day.
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