There should be a National Thalassemia Policy: Anubha Taneja, Member Secretary, TPAG

10 to 20 thousand patients with thalassemia are added to India’s list every year. There are robust laws and policies like RPWD Act 2016 and NHM in place but implementation in Indian States must improve; We did not feel prioritized in our States during Covid-19 as mandated by RPWD Act that recognizes thalassemia as a disability.

  • Updated On Mar 23, 2021 at 07:32 AM IST

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