The number of newborns diagnosed with thalassemia in Azerbaijan has declined, according to the National Hematology and Transfusiology Center.
In response to an inquiry from Report, the center stated that 6 infants were born with thalassemia in Azerbaijan in 2026.
According to the center, mandatory medical examinations conducted prior to marriage are contributing to the long-term reduction of the disease rate in the country.
For comparison, 31 children were born with thalassemia in Azerbaijan in 2024.
May 8 marks International Thalassemia Day, observed annually to raise awareness about the disease and support people living with the condition.