7 crore people in tribal areas to be screened for sickle cell disease by 2025-26: FM
Sickle cell anaemia is an inherited disease, meaning it runs from generation to generation. File image for representation.
Sickle cell anaemia is an inherited disease, meaning it runs from generation to generation. File image for representation.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced the National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission — with targeted screening and intervention in tribal populations — set to be anchored by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and run by the Health Ministry under the aegis of the National Health Mission (NHM).
Announcing the mission during her Budget Speech on Wednesday, Ms. Sitharaman said, “A Mission to eliminate sickle cell anaemia by 2047 will be launched. It will entail awareness creation, universal screening of seven crore people in the age group of 0-40 years in affected tribal areas, and counselling through collaborative efforts of Central Ministries and State governments.”
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