ISLAMABAD: Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that massive awareness media campaigns will be launched for the prevention of lethal diseases.
She was addressing a function in connection with World Thalassemia Day in Islamabad on Monday.
She said all the departments of the ministry including Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television will be asked to broadcast special programmes for the prevention of chronic diseases and disorders like Thalassemia and HIV/ AIDS.
The minister said all the private channels will also be included in the campaign as it is the responsibility of all of us to play due role in this regard.
Marriyum said that the legislation for the prevention of Thalassemia has been done in the National Assembly and announced that according to the new legislation a blood test for Thalassemia will be mandatory before marriage.
She said a Thalassemia centre has been set up in Islamabad under Pakistan Bait ul Mal and that similar centres are also being opened at district levels.
