ABOUT US
Welcome to the official Thalassaemia Society (Singapore)
webpage.
Thalassaemia Society (Singapore) was formed by a group of
parents and volunteers to meet the following objectives:
a. create public awareness and disseminate relevant and the latest medical information relating to Thalassaemia.
b. provide community support and social interaction among Thalassaemia patients and their families.
c. provide financial aid to needy families and referral of social and welfare services.
The Thalassaemia Society ( Singapore ) was officially registered with the Registry Of Societies in December 2003 and is registered as a Charity with the Commissioner Of Charities. Our Charity Registration Number is 01762.
What is Thalassaemia?
Many diseases are caused by abnormalities in the blood. These abnormalities are categorised according to the part of the blood affected: there are diseases of the red blood cells, the white blood cells or coagulation diseases.
Thalassaemia also known as "Cooley's Anemia", is an inherited disease of the red blood cells, classified as a hemoglobinopathy. The genetic defect results in synthesis of an abnormal
hemoglobin molecule. The blood cells are vulnerable to mechanical injury and die easily.
Thalassaemia Society (Singapore) is honored to organize and host the 11th International Conference on Thalassaemia & Haemoglobinopathies & 13th International TIF Conference for Thalassaemia Patients and Parents from 7th October 2008 to 11th October 2008.
