Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) has announced plans to implement nationwide awareness activities to address the growing risk of thalassemia in Bangladesh.

The initiatives will be carried out under PKSF's Preventive Healthcare Programme through its extensive network of Partner Organisations across the country.

The announcement came at a voluntary blood donation and thalassemia awareness programme held on Sunday at PKSF Bhaban-1 in Agargaon, Dhaka.

The event was jointly organised by PKSF and Bangladesh Thalassemia Samity and Hospital.

PKSF Chairman Zakir Ahmed Khan, Managing Director Md Fazlul Kader and Executive Director of Bangladesh Thalassemia Samity and Hospital Dr A K M Ekramul Hossain addressed the programme.

Speaking...