Support for Thalassemia Patients

by Kashif Iqbal Thalassemia Care Centre Trust

Project Report | Jul 13, 2026
Protect Their Hearts: Thalassemia Cardiac Care

By Maryam Asim | Management Representative

Kashif Iqbal Thalassaemia Care Centre (Trust) (KITCC) aims to protect children living with thalassaemia from life-threatening heart complications caused by iron overload. Through this project, KITCC will provide essential cardiac monitoring, diagnostic assessments, and specialist healthcare support to transfusion-dependent thalassaemia patients.Children with thalassaemia require regular blood transfusions to survive. However, repeated transfusions can gradually cause excess iron accumulation in the body. Without proper monitoring and timely intervention, iron overload can damage vital organs, particularly the heart, and significantly affect patients’ quality of life and survival.This project will support cardiac screening services, including ECG, echocardiography, specialist consultations, and regular monitoring to identify complications at an early stage. By ensuring access to timely cardiac care, KITCC aims to help children live healthier and longer lives while reducing the risks associated with iron overload.The Challenge

Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder that affects the body’s ability to produce healthy haemoglobin. Patients with severe forms of thalassaemia depend on regular blood transfusions throughout their lives.

While transfusions are essential for survival, they also introduce additional iron into the body. Unlike many substances, excess iron cannot be naturally removed, causing it to accumulate over time. This condition, known as iron overload, can gradually affect major organs including the heart, liver, and endocrine system.

Cardiac complications remain one of the most serious concerns for individuals living with transfusion-dependent thalassaemia. When excess iron builds up in the heart, it can weaken cardiac function and increase the risk of severe health complications.

For children already facing the daily challenges of thalassaemia, preventing heart damage is not only a medical priority, it is a chance to protect their future.

Our Solution

Through the Protect Their Hearts project, KITCC will strengthen cardiac care for thalassaemia patients by providing:

Cardiac Screening and Monitoring

Regular heart assessments help doctors identify early signs of complications before they become severe.

Echocardiography and ECG Services

These diagnostic services allow medical teams to monitor heart function and make timely treatment decisions.

Specialist Medical Consultations

Patients will receive expert guidance based on their individual health needs and monitoring results.

Continuous Patient Support

Families will receive medical guidance and support to better understand the importance of cardiac monitoring and long-term care.

Who We Help

This project will support registered thalassaemia patients receiving treatment at Kashif Iqbal Thalassaemia Care Centre (Trust).

KITCC currently provides comprehensive care to children and adults living with thalassaemia, many of whom come from financially disadvantaged backgrounds and cannot afford specialized medical monitoring independently.

For these patients, access to cardiac screening can mean the difference between early intervention and serious complications.

Expected Impact

With donor support, this project will help:

Provide regular cardiac monitoring for thalassaemia patients.
Detect heart-related complications at an early stage.
Improve long-term health outcomes.
Reduce the risk of severe complications caused by iron overload.
Support families who cannot afford specialized cardiac assessments.
Improve the overall quality of thalassaemia care.

Every screening, every consultation, and every medical assessment contributes to protecting a child’s future.

Why Your Support Matters

For a child living with thalassaemia, survival depends on much more than receiving blood transfusions.

They need continuous monitoring, specialized care, and timely medical support to protect their bodies from the long-term effects of treatment.

Many families who visit KITCC cannot afford additional healthcare expenses beyond basic treatment. Without support, essential cardiac assessments may be delayed, increasing health risks for vulnerable patients.

Your donation can help provide the medical monitoring these children need to continue growing, learning, and pursuing their dreams.

Sustainability

KITCC is committed to providing long-term, sustainable care for individuals living with thalassaemia. Through continuous fundraising, partnerships, and community support, we aim to maintain essential healthcare services and expand access to specialized treatment.

By investing in early detection and preventive healthcare, this project will contribute to a stronger healthcare model where complications are identified earlier and patients receive timely support.

Final Message

A child with thalassaemia should not lose their future because of preventable complications.

With your support, we can protect their hearts, strengthen their health, and give them the opportunity to live longer, healthier lives.

Together, we can ensure that every child receives not only treatment, but the chance to dream beyond thalassaemia.

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Mar 25, 2026
Post-Ramadan Support for Thalassemia patients

By Maryam Asim | Management Representative

Children are wairting for your support post-ramzan

Ramadan is a time of compassion, generosity, and giving. During this blessed month, donations and Zakat increase significantly, allowing many thalassemia patients to receive essential, life-saving care. However, once Ramadan ends, donations often decline sharply, while the needs of patients remain constant and urgent throughout the year.

Thalassemia is a lifelong blood disorder that requires continuous medical care. In Pakistan, an estimated over 100,000 individuals are living with thalassemia major, and approximately 5,000–9,000 children are born each year with this condition. Each patient depends on regular blood transfusions every 2–4 weeks and monthly iron chelation therapy to remove excess iron caused by repeated transfusions. Without proper chelation, iron overload can lead to severe complications, including heart disease, liver failure, and hormonal disorders.

At KITCC, we are currently supporting 1,045 registered patients across Sindh, all of whom rely on timely transfusions and uninterrupted chelation therapy. While Ramadan donations help sustain these services temporarily, the post-Ramadan period creates a critical funding gap.

This is when patients become most vulnerable.

Even a short interruption in iron chelation therapy can result in irreversible organ damage. Likewise, delays in blood transfusions can cause severe anemia, fatigue, and life-threatening complications. With reduced funding after Ramadan, many families struggle to afford medicines, transportation, and consistent treatment.

Pakistan also faces a significant shortage of safe blood donations, requiring millions of units annually to meet national demand. Thalassemia patients rely entirely on voluntary donors, and any disruption in supply directly affects their survival.

Why are post-Ramadan donations so important?

They ensure uninterrupted, life-saving treatment throughout the year.
They help provide continuous iron chelation therapy for all patients.
They support blood donation drives to prevent critical shortages.
They assist low-income families with transport and medical expenses.

Ramadan may end, but thalassemia does not.

Your continued support beyond the holy month ensures that children and young adults living with thalassemia receive the care they need to survive and live healthier lives. A post-Ramadan donation is not just charity, it is a lifeline that sustains treatment every single month.

Please support “Iron Chelation Therapy for Thalassemia Patients” on GlobalGiving today. Your contribution helps prevent complications, ensures continuity of care, and brings hope to hundreds of families who depend on us.

With deep gratitude,
Kashif Iqbal Thalassaemia Care Centre Trust.

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Nov 26, 2025
Protecting Young Bones Through Iron Chelation

By Maryam Asim | Management Representative

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