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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
World Thalassaemia Day 2019 was observed on ______
A
May 9
B
May 8
C
May 7
D
May 6
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -World Thalassemia Day is celebrated on May 8 every year to commemorate Thalassemia victims and to encourage those who struggle to live with the disease. Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that doesn’t let the body to create enough haemoglobin.

Detailed explanation-2: -The theme for this year’s World Thalassemia day is ‘Be Aware. Share. Care: Working with the global community as one to improve thalassemia knowledge. ‘

Detailed explanation-3: -May 8 is celebrated and observed as World Thalassemia Day. The day is celebrated to spread awareness about Thalassemia as a disorder and to educate individuals to help in spreading the curb.

Detailed explanation-4: -With an estimated 42 million beta-thalassemia carriers and 10,000 new cases reported each year, one in eight patients reside in India.

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