Prevention of Hemoglobinopathies in Syria

Abstract

Hemoglobin disorders are highly prevalent in Syria resulting in a significant strain to national resources. To ensure survival and good quality of life of existing patients who are currently almost 8,000 and increasing by almost 800 each year, it is necessary to introduce a national prevention program. This brief report explains the measures that are under discussion currently and proposed for inclusion in a comprehensive control program.

Keywords:

• Thalassemia
• Hereditary blood disease
• Prevention

ACKNOLWEDGMENT

Dr. Al-Zir is a pediatrician with special interest in inherited blood disorders.

Declaration of Interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of this article.