Akshay, Tiger will help spreading awareness on thalassemia: Jackie
Mumbai
May 9, 2018
Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff has appealed to the government
to take active steps in prevention of thalassemia. He said he, along with son
Tiger and superstar Akshay Kumar, will do their bit to spread awareness.
Jackie, the brand ambassador of Thalassemics India, visited Sir Ganga Ram
Hospital here on the 25th World Thalassemia Day on Tuesday. He met some patients
and interacted with doctors.
He said in a statement: "This subject is
very close to my heart as my younger daughter Krishna was prevented from being
thalassemic due to awareness and tests. I appeal to the government to reduce the
charges of medicines and take active steps towards prevention of this disease as
it is a preventable disease.
"From my side, I along with Tiger Shroff and
Akshay Kumar will do the best to increase awareness. The message has to
percolate not only in towns but to the villages also."
Thalassemics can
lead a near normal life with proper guidance and treatment, said D.S. Rana,
Chairman (B.O.M), Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
Jackie has joined the mission
of Thalassemics India as he has a personal connect as he and his wife Ayesha
first became aware of this delicate health condition, when they were expecting
their daughter.
Mumbai
May 9, 2018
Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff has appealed to the government
to take active steps in prevention of thalassemia. He said he, along with son
Tiger and superstar Akshay Kumar, will do their bit to spread awareness.
Jackie, the brand ambassador of Thalassemics India, visited Sir Ganga Ram
Hospital here on the 25th World Thalassemia Day on Tuesday. He met some patients
and interacted with doctors.
He said in a statement: "This subject is
very close to my heart as my younger daughter Krishna was prevented from being
thalassemic due to awareness and tests. I appeal to the government to reduce the
charges of medicines and take active steps towards prevention of this disease as
it is a preventable disease.
"From my side, I along with Tiger Shroff and
Akshay Kumar will do the best to increase awareness. The message has to
percolate not only in towns but to the villages also."
Thalassemics can
lead a near normal life with proper guidance and treatment, said D.S. Rana,
Chairman (B.O.M), Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
Jackie has joined the mission
of Thalassemics India as he has a personal connect as he and his wife Ayesha
first became aware of this delicate health condition, when they were expecting
their daughter.
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