A British-Pakistani doctor, Dr. Sher Bahadur Anjum, has achieved a historic medical breakthrough in the United Kingdom by successfully treating two young thalassaemia patients using advanced gene therapy.
The children, aged 11 and 13, had been living with thalassaemia since birth and relied on monthly blood transfusions to survive. Their lives revolved around hospital visits and constant medical care. After receiving this new treatment, they no longer need transfusions and are now enjoying healthy, normal lives—something their families once thought was impossible.
Dr. Anjum, who originally comes from Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan, led this groundbreaking work in collaboration with Newham Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. The treatment involved months of careful planning, preparation, and detailed discussions with the families to reassure them about the safety and potential of the therapy.
The decision to move forward with gene therapy was not easy, but the outcome has been life-changing. Both families have expressed their gratitude, saying the treatment has given their children a future filled with hope and new opportunities.
This success not only marks a turning point for the children and their loved ones but also opens the door for many more patients suffering from thalassaemia around the world. It shows how modern science and medical dedication can completely transform lives.
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