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WORLD PATIENT SAFETY DAY 2026 | Safe Care for Life
[/vc_row] Every person has the right to receive care that is safe, effective, respectful and centred on their needs. Yet preventable harm remains one of the most serious and persistent…
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WARM AUTOIMMUNE HAEMOLYTIC ANAEMIA | FDA Approves First Disease-Specific Treatment
Warm autoimmune haemolytic anaemia is an acquired autoimmune disorder in which immunoglobulin G (IgG) autoantibodies mistakenly attach to red blood cells and mark them for destruction at normal body temperature.…
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NEW BOOK | Unseen Battle with Thalassemia by Raj Choudhary
The Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) is pleased to feature Unseen Battle with Thalassemia: A Drop of Hope, Belief, and Faith, a personal account by Indian author Raj Choudhary, also known…
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THE MENA THALASSAEMIA EXPERIENCE | 30–31 October 2026
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, and with the safety and well-being of participants, faculty and partners as the highest priority, the Masterclass will now…
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INTERNATIONAL THALASSAEMIA DAY 2026 | Global Activities Report Now Available
Held under the theme “Hidden No More: Finding the Undiagnosed. Supporting the Unseen.”, ITD2026 highlighted the need for earlier diagnosis, accessible screening, equitable care and greater recognition of the everyday…
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GLOBAL HEMATOLOGY | TIF Publishes EHA 2026 Key Takeaways
As a vital annual milestone, EHA2026 united thousands of hematologists, clinical researchers, and advocates from across the globe to address critical breakthroughs in the research, management, and cure of hematological…
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RARE ANAEMIAS | RAIN Publishes EHA 2026 Research Highlights
Compiled by TIF’s Medical Advisor Dr. Michael Angastiniotis, and TIF’s Deputy Director, Ms. Lily Cannon, the publication offers a clear, patient-focused overview of recent developments across a broad spectrum of…
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TIF WEBINAR SERIES 2026 | Bridging the Communication Gap in Haemoglobinopathy Care
This year, the Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) launches a transformative quarterly webinar series designed to strengthen dialogue between patients, families, and healthcare providers across the global haemoglobinopathy community. Through practical…
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WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY 2026 | One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.
This year’s World Health Organization (WHO) theme, “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.”, captures the essence of blood donation as one of the most powerful expressions of human…
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EU APPROVES MITAPIVAT | A New Treatment Milestone for Adults with α- or β-Thalassaemia
This decision is of particular importance because it covers a broad adult thalassaemia population, including both alpha- and beta-thalassaemia and both transfusion-dependent and non-transfusion-dependent disease. According to Agios Pharmaceuticals’ official…
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