13/09/2026
🇱🇰🌍 SRI LANKA’S THALASSAEMIA VOICE GOES GLOBAL
The Lanka Thalassaemia Organization (LTO) is proud to announce that we have been granted Full Membership of the World Patients Alliance (WPA) — a global platform representing and amplifying the voices of patients and patient organizations around the world.
This is more than a membership.
It is a significant step forward for Sri Lanka’s thalassaemia community, giving our patients and their families a stronger voice on the international stage.
For years, LTO has advocated for the rights, dignity, well-being and equal access to quality healthcare of people living with thalassaemia in Sri Lanka.
Through the WPA, we will strengthen international partnerships, exchange knowledge and lived experiences, contribute to global patient advocacy, and bring the priorities and realities of Sri Lanka’s thalassaemia community to the international health agenda.
We believe that people living with thalassaemia must not be seen only as recipients of healthcare.
They are rights-holders, advocates, partners and active participants in shaping the healthcare systems that affect their lives.
Thalassaemia is not only a medical challenge. It can affect education, employment, family life, mental well-being, economic security and social participation.
That is why our advocacy must go beyond treatment.
It must advance prevention, early intervention, equitable healthcare, psychosocial support, innovation, research, patient participation and human rights.
This achievement belongs not only to LTO.
It belongs to every person living with thalassaemia, every family, every healthcare professional, every volunteer, every supporter and every individual who has contributed to building a stronger voice for our community.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who has trusted us and supported our journey.
A new chapter begins.
With greater international recognition comes greater responsibility.
We will continue to speak with courage, advocate with integrity, build meaningful partnerships, and ensure that the voice of Sri Lanka’s thalassaemia community is heard wherever decisions affecting their lives are made.
🇱🇰 One community. One stronger voice. 🌍 From Sri Lanka to the global patient movement. 🤝 Together for dignity, equality and the right to quality healthcare.
Lanka Thalassaemia Organization - Sri Lanka
World Patients Alliance ❤️
Thalassaemia International Federation - TIF
