Number of Thalassaemia patients on the rise
The Maldives has the highest prevalence of the inherited blood disorder in the world.
13 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
The Maldivian Blood Service has expressed concern over the rising number of children born with Thalassaemia.
Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder which may require regular blood transfusion due to abnormal haemoglobin production. A bone-marrow transplant is the only known curative treatment for the condition.
According to statistics, 13 children have been registered as Thalassaemia patients so far this year. The figure was at 11 in 2017.
An official told Mihaaru that there were difficulties in arranging treatment for all the patients through state funds.
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