Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

Transforming thalassaemia care in India through virtual capacity building: Evolution of a national training initiative using extension for community healthcare outcomes model

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: India has one of the world's highest burdens of thalassaemia, with 10,000-15,000 births annually and a carrier prevalence of 3%-4%. Services for prevention and comprehensive care remain fragmented, especially in rural regions. To address gaps in provide...