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  • Malaysia Screens 58,428 Form Four Students as Thalassemia Carriers Since 2016

    Malaysia Screens 58,428 Form Four Students as Thalassemia Carriers Since 2016

    Overview: A National Screening Effort The Malaysian health authorities have disclosed a significant milestone in the ongoing school-based health screening program. Since 2016, 58,428 Form Four students have been identified as thalassemia carriers. This figure is part of a broader initiative that has seen nearly 1.8 million students undergo screening for genetic blood disorders. Thalassemia…