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The forgotten people with thalassemia in the time of COVID-19: South Asian perspective.
- Source :
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Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases . 9/25/2020, Vol. 15 Issue 1, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- South Asia is the hotspot of beta-thalassemia, with an estimated 200,000 patients whose lives depend on regular blood transfusion. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, many countries have adopted unprecedented lockdown to minimize the spread of transmission. Restriction of nationwide human mobility and fear of COVID-19 infection has put thalassemia patients in a life-threatening situation because of an acute shortage of blood supply. As a public health preparedness strategy during a crisis like COVID-19 pandemic, the plights of thalassemia patients should be considered. Government-sponsored community blood-banks needs to be established or coverage expanded as a safety net for the thalassemia patients in lower- and middle-income countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17501172
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 146081666
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-020-01543-0