Events

University of Sargodha organized an awareness walk and screening camp on World Thalassemia Day in Collaboration with PTGD Sargodha Region & Directorate of Student Affairs & Blood Donor Society UoS on Monday.
The event aimed to empower students with the knowledge of early detection and pave the way for a thalassemia-free future.
The awareness walk, led by Vice Chancellor UoS, Prof. Dr. Qaiser Abbas, saw enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, and healthcare professionals.

Following the walk, Prof Dr. Qaiser Abbas inaugurated the screening camp and expressed the pressing need to educate students about this debilitating disease. He highlighted the importance of early diagnosis through screening tests, which can significantly contribute to preventing the spread of thalassemia.

The Vice-Chancellor urged students to actively participate in creating awareness and becoming ambassadors for thalassemia prevention in their communities. He also emphasized that the screening test plays a vital role in identifying the disorder and enabling preventive measures to combat its spread.

The Regional Coordinator of PTGD,Muneeb Ahmad also shared his thoughts on the occasion. He acknowledged the efforts of the University of Sargodha in organizing the awareness walk and screening camp, stating that such initiatives are essential in combating the spread of thalassemia, and he also emphasized the importance of students undergoing thalassemia screening tests before marriage at the regional center free of cost. He stressed that it is imperative for students to be proactive in getting tested to prevent the transmission of thalassemia.