International Thalassaemia Day

2013 theme: The right for quality health care of every patient with Thalassaemia: major and beyond The treatment of thalassaemia intermedia was brought to the forefront of activities, and all national thalassaemia associations across the world and other patient support groups were invited to find out more about Non-Transfusion Dependent ...

2014 theme: ‘Economic Recession: Observe – Join Forces – Safeguard Health’ The 2014 theme highlighted the need to support policy decisions that reduce health inequalities, with particular focus on countries affected by the financial and economic crisis. The global financial crisis has already had wide-reaching social, economic, and political impact, ...

This year’s theme: Enhancing partnership towards patient-centred health systems: good health adds life to years Healthcare is changing. Patient needs are changing. Government regulations are changing. With an evolving landscape and overwhelming expectations, the transformation of healthcare systems is becoming all the more necessary to meet the needs of this ...

We are delighted to present you the 2016 theme for the 8th of May activities which is: Access to Safe & Effective Drugs in Thalassaemia This year’s theme highlights the need to support policy decisions that safeguard health and reduce inequalities in the health field. TIF’s mission is to ensure ...

In time-honoured tradition, the Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) is organising many diverse activities for the International Thalassaemia Day in 2017. Celebrated on the 8th of May every year, these activities aim to sensitise the decision and policy makers and the health and patient committees at large on thalassaemia: How to ...