During the 5th International Meeting for People with Thalassemia, we brought together more than 200 participants from 27 countries, who were able to share stories, aspirations, and knowledge.

Dr. Henrique Rego, from Brazil, shared strategies for a healthy life, highlighting the connection between health and happiness, the importance of self-awareness for a good quality of life, and the fundamental pillars of health: physical, emotional, intellectual, relational, and spiritual.

Drs. Kevin Kuo, from Canada, and Thomas Coates, from the United States, provided valuable insights on new therapies, such as the study of Mitapivat in adults, and updates from the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH). They also addressed integrative care topics, such as iron overload in the blood.

On behalf of the Brazilian Thalassemia Association (Abrasta), we thank the Thalassemia International Federation (TIF) for supporting the promotion of the event; our sponsor Chiesi; and also our supporter Agios, for believing in and investing in this cause.

For us, it is extremely rewarding to provide moments like this, bringing together people from different parts of the world for a common good: health.

You can always count on us!