22 thalassemia patients waitlisted for bone-marrow transplants

There are a total of 22 children awaiting their chance to get a bone marrow transplant, said Health Ministry today.

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[File] Agreement signing ceremony between Islamic Ministry and Health Ministry to fund bone marrow transplants at the expense of Zakat Fund -- Photo: Islamic Ministry

Ameera Osmanagic

2025-01-19 18:42:09

There are a total of 22 children awaiting their chance to get a bone marrow transplant, said Health Ministry today.

A ministry spokesman said 14 children went abroad for bone marrow transplants last year. Out of those 14 children, seven children have completed the transplant and seven are still abroad for treatment, he said.

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