Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan Hosts Webinar on Optimizing Iron Chelation - World Patients Alliance

Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan Hosts Webinar on Optimizing Iron Chelation

6 May 2025 – Pakistan

To commemorate International Thalassaemia Day, the Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan hosted a webinar titled “How to Optimize Iron Chelation in Thalassemia”, aimed at enhancing clinical knowledge and care practices for managing iron overload in thalassemia patients.

Led by leading paediatric haematologist Prof. Dr. Jovaria Mannan, the two-hour session focused on evidence-based strategies for initiating, monitoring, and optimizing chelation therapy. Dr. Mannan presented current protocols, shared case-based insights, and emphasized the importance of patient-cantered approaches to adherence and long-term outcomes.

The webinar drew a wide audience of clinicians, patient advocates, researchers, and program professionals. The session concluded with a lively and insightful Q&A segment, allowing participants to seek clarification and share perspectives directly with the speaker.

Attendee feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many reporting a renewed understanding of the complexity of chelation management and appreciation for the clarity and depth of the presentation.

By strengthening the clinical capacity of healthcare professionals, this event served as a meaningful step forward in improving thalassemia care in Pakistan and beyond.