Thalassemia is one of the most pressing health issues in Pakistan, affecting an estimated 100,000 patients nationwide. The lack of awareness, insufficient access to preventive measures, and limited diagnostic facilities exacerbate this genetic disorder. Pakistan's high consanguinity rate significantly contributes to the prevalence of this disease. Dosti's efforts have been at the forefront of eradicating Thalassemia in Pakistan through awareness, carrier screening, and prenatal diagnostics.
High consanguinity rates and limited awareness exacerbate Thalassemia's prevalence in Pakistan. Many families lack access to affordable carrier screening and prenatal testing, perpetuating the cycle of this preventable disease. Genetic counseling is the most important need at the time to address the issue.
We aim to: 1. Conduct 5,000 carrier screenings annually. 2. Establish a state-of-the-art prenatal diagnostic lab. 3. Organize 500 community sessions and 20 educational seminars annually. 4. Promote gender equity in healthcare access by training both male and female. 5. Counsel 1000 at-risk people (affected families and extended families)
Our project will: 1. Reduce the incidence of Thalassemia. 2. Empower families with knowledge and access to preventive tools. 3. Foster a healthier, equitable society with fewer genetic health burdens.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
