PROVINCE REPORT
PESHAWAR: An awareness seminar on thalassemia, its prevention and the importance of voluntary blood donation, along with a blood donation camp, was organised by Hamza Foundation Welfare Thalassemia Hospital and Blood Transfusion Services Peshawar in collaboration with Leeds College at its Faqirabad campus on November 14, 2026.
As many as 70 healthy students voluntarily donated blood to help save the precious lives of 1,586 registered children suffering from Thalassemia and Hemophilia who are receiving support from Hamza Foundation.
The event was attended by Leeds College Managing Director Mr. Said Rasool, Mr. Johar Said and Mr. Arif Mohmand, along with Hamza Foundation Resource Mobilisation Officers Mr. Ateeq Ur Rehman and Ibrarullah Jan.
The participants highlighted the importance of public awareness, timely screening, disease prevention and voluntary blood donation. They also appreciated the collaborative efforts of Leeds College and Hamza Foundation for organising the initiative and supporting children in need of regular blood transfusions.
The seminar aimed to educate students about thalassemia and encourage young people to play an active role in humanitarian activities by donating blood and helping save lives.
