A total of 3,39,77,877 individuals were screened for Sickle Cell Anaemia and 1,12,01,612 Sickle Cell Status ID cards distributed since the inception of the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM) last year
As traditional treatments such as blood transfusion, hydroxyurea, and other medicines have primarily focused on managing symptoms and preventing complications
Addressing a programme on World Sickle Cell Anemia Day, Vishnu Deo Sai said the disease would be eradicated through collective responsibility.
The Governor also urged the tribals to ensure their participation in the efforts of the Central government to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) from India by 2025.
