Fight against thalassemia

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Pakistan, which lags behind many other areas, also lacks in humanitarian and charitable stuff that could help fellow humans. Though many NGOs are making a colossal effort in introducing a conscientious societal setup, the agendas and plans bragged about by them are not entirely fulfilled.
Marathons and races are held all over the word to raise charity and promote a sense of solidarity for the sufferers of various diseases. Such events are a sportsmanly stunt to unite a multitude of people to join them in their support, either through funds, awareness or whatever may benefit the victims. Such a marathon was witnessed on a large scale in Lahore last month by the young philanthropists of various universities, giving an undeviating message to the concerned authorities to make some necessary legislation for the eradication of thalassemia, and highlighting its significance for a layman, who doesn’t understand it properly.
Despite knowing the alarming facts and figures about thalassemia, where the government has failed to come up with some rigorous legislation, civil society also lacks in running a proper awareness campaign. To continue living in our small insignificant bubbles while everything around seems to exist only to facilitate our own selfish and narcissistic existence is an utter and shameful waste of life. The only way to let everyone get familiar with this dilemma is to stand up and make our voice heard. As a nation, we should not be ashamed, for silence is admitting our guilt. It’s the right time to take responsibility. It’s the right time to declare war against thalassemia in Pakistan.
YASIR SHOAIB
UCP, Lahore