Empowering Thalassemia Patients Through Entrepreneurship

Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunities

This is the story of hope, resilience, and transformation. At CIMIEA, we believe that a medical condition does not define a person’s potential. Our unique approach goes beyond traditional support, creating pathways for economic independence and personal growth.

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Pioneering Hope: Sri Lanka’s Largest Entrepreneurial Empowerment Project for Thalassemia Patients

What is Thalassemia?

Thalassemia is a complex genetic blood disorder that impacts millions of lives worldwide. At its core, this condition disrupts the body’s ability to produce normal hemoglobin, the critical protein in red blood cells responsible for oxygen transportation.

Key Characteristics

Genetic Origin: Inherited through faulty genes passed from parents to children
Blood Cell Impact: Affects the production and function of hemoglobin
Severity Spectrum: Ranges from mild to severe forms of the condition

Symptoms and Challenges

Individuals with thalassemia may experience:

Persistent fatigue and weakness
Pale or yellowish skin tone
Delayed growth and developmental milestones
Potential complications in organ function

Types of Thalassemia

The disorder manifests in various forms, each with unique characteristics and levels of severity. These variations determine the intensity of medical intervention required.

Treatment Approaches

Modern medical science offers several management strategies:

Regular blood transfusions
Iron chelation therapy
Folic acid supplementation
Advanced interventions like bone marrow transplantation in severe cases

The Importance of Early Intervention

Comprehensive Care Makes a Difference

Early diagnosis and proactive management are crucial in:

Improving quality of life
Minimizing potential complications
Supporting patients’ overall health and well-being

What is Cimiea?

CIMIEA stands as a beacon of hope for thalassemia patients and their families, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth, independence, and dignified living. We believe that a genetic condition should never limit an individual’s potential to

Our Impact on Lives

Daily Support: Cover patients’ day-to-day expenses for living, transportation, and medicines.
Permanent Cure: Fund bone marrow transplantation surgeries, which cost over Rs. 6 Million per patient.
Quality of Life: Improve patients’ psychosocial conditions and strengthen their entrepreneurship skills.
Prevention: Raise social awareness about Thalassemia to help prevent its spread nationwide.

These efforts aim to provide both immediate assistance and long-term solutions for individuals affected by Thalassemia. (5% carrier rate recorded from overall population /10% from North western province).

Join the Thalassemia Society of Kurunegala and support over 800 patients. Together, we advocate for ethical treatment and inspire hope

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Contact

CIMIEA Official

National Thalassemia Center,
Teaching Hospital,
Kurunegala,
Sri Lanka.

+94710435207 +94702733000

info@cimiea.org