Kashif Iqbal Thalassaemia care centre (KITCC ) organized One day Thalassaemia Workshop at the department of UIMLT, University of Lahore on 23rd February, 2017.The scientific sessions of the conference included workshop and introductory lectures by Ms. Asma Asif and Mr. Muhammad Iqbal (chairman KITCC) on the causes and management of Thalassaemia. Moreover, other important topics such as patients' safety, demographics of Thalassaemics in Pakistan, historical trace of Thalassaemia in Pakistan were discussed in detail. The conference's scientific sessions and workshops were specifically designed to develop the knowledge and awareness among the students and the faculty about genetic counselling.
The contribution of the UIMLT faculty members in organizing the workshop was commendable Prof. Dr. Nazar ullah Raja (HOD UIMLT),Ms. Sameen Amjad ,Ms Sabrina Rashid, Mr. Hashir (OSA) and Dr Ammara (OSA) worked effortlessly for the management and organization of this event.
Mr. Muhammad Iqbal CEO of KITCC giving an introductory lecture on Thalassemia awareness.
This image shows a student of 4th semester drawing blood of a student of 5th semester for thalassemia screening.