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National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission

Swetha 05/07/2023

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National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission
News
Launch location: Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh
Release of guidelines and training modules
Cover primary, secondary and tertiary care
Awareness module
Counselling module
Sickle Cell Genetic Status Cards
PM handed over to beneficiaries
What
Aim: Eliminate sickle cell anaemia by 2047
Under National Health Mission
Sickle Cell Anaemia
Chronic single gene disorder
Causes RBCs to acquire distorted shape
Inherit defective gene from both parents to get disease
Causes
Impediment to smooth blood flow in capillaries
Anaemia
Persistent pain
Organ damage
Stroke
Other complications
How
Comprehensive approach
Combines screening and awareness
Ensures early detection and treatment
Screening across 278 districts
Age group: 0-40 years
Sickle Cell Genetic Status Cards
Beneficiaries can determine risk for future children
2023-24 to 2025-26 period
7 crore people to be screened
Where
17 high priority states
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh
Jharkhand
Chhattisgarh
West Bengal
Odisha
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Assam
Uttar Pradesh
Kerala
Bihar
Uttarakhand

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