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Country's first DNA Lab for Thalassemia opens at BSMMU |
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Monday, 17 September 2007 |
 The first DNA laboratory for diagnosing thalassaemia opened at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University on Monday, 17 September 2007. "Thalassaemia is one of the deadliest child diseases in the country. The launch of the DNA lab to diagnose the disease is a promising event," said health adviser ASM Matiur Rahman, who attended the inaugural session as chief guest. Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disease-a genetic disorder that results in a reduced rate of synthesis of one of the globin chains that make up haemoglobin. "The government is contemplating subsidising the lab to enable the poor to receive the services," the adviser said. The function was chaired by BSMMU pro-vice chancellor and head of the child Haematology and Oncology Department Dr MA Mannan.
-BDNEWS24.COM, DHAKA
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