The illumination ceremony, in red, of the Presidential Palace took place tonight on the occasion of the World Thalassaemia Day 2023.
The ceremony was attended by the Deputy Government Spokesperson Mrs. Doxa Komodromou, who in her brief address referred, among other things, to the excellent work carried out by the Pancyprian Anti-Anemia Association and the continuous efforts it has been making for 50 years to address the problems faced by our fellow human beings with thalassaemia.
As Mrs. Komodromou said "with tonight's illumination in the color that symbolizes blood donation, the message is sent that the State is and will continue to be on the side of our thalassemic compatriots. President Christodoulides and the Government support the institution and acknowledge the work of the National Thalassaemia Committee, whose aim is to improve the services provided in the field of thalassaemia (and other haemoglobinopathies) in Cyprus, both in terms of prevention and treatment. Of great importance is also the development of the National Strategy for Thalassaemia and other Haemoglobinopathies, which was developed by this Committee, in order to contribute to a better future for patients, given the large number of people with thalassaemia in our country. Through the implementation of this National Strategy, actions are being promoted, protocols and procedures are being adopted in order to improve and ensure the quality of life of people with thalassaemia.
We take this opportunity to encourage as many volunteers as possible to become regular blood donors in order to meet the great needs in our country and we appeal to them to further contribute to the efforts to raise public awareness about thalassaemia. Donating blood is the highest act of altruism and solidarity regardless of race, religion and origin. I would also like to express my thanks to the many voluntary blood donors, as their act gives these people the right to lead a normal life. Let this social contribution be a 'source of life' in the difficult social climate of our times.
Through voluntary blood donation, the self-sufficiency of the island in blood will be achieved and lives will be saved. Therefore, I wish to address to all the ambassadors of life, who over the years have generously offered their blood, the thanks of the State, which ensures that the supply of blood is continuous and uninterrupted. The most precious gift to this portion of our compatriots is to achieve blood self-sufficiency and save lives."
In the framework of the events organized by the Pancyprian Anti-Anemic Association, the building of the House of Representatives, the Ministry of Health, the Town Halls of Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos, as well as other important buildings and monuments in all cities were also illuminated.
In the framework of the events organized by the Pancyprian Anti-Anemic Association, the building of the House of Representatives, the Ministry of Health, the Town Halls of Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos, as well as other important buildings and monuments in all cities were also illuminated.
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