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New Delhi [India], the government of Gujarat has started a state-wide campaign to eradicate sickle cell anemia. According to the initiative of the federal government, around 65,000 people will be examined.The campaign started in Mandvi Tehsil of Gujarat and focuses mainly on rural areas. The...

On the occasion of World Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Awareness Day on June 19, several events were organized across the country to create awareness about the disease and prevent the transmission of the disease.SCD is a genetic blood disorder characterized by abnormal red blood cells that are...

According to Dr Meet Kumar, Clinical Director, Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Marengo Asia Hospital, Gurugram, gene editing has been tested as a potential treatment method for sickle cell disease in clinical trials.According to preliminary findings, normal hemoglobin production can be...

New Delhi, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram on Wednesday lauded the role of ASHAs and Anganwadi workers in tackling the Covid pandemic and said they will be crucial in achieving the government's goal of making India free from sickle cell disease.Addressing an event at the All India...

Dindori (MP) vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday urged everyone to make efforts to eliminate sickle cell disease, for which Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a national programme.“The country will develop by 2047 and eradication of sickle cell disease from the country will...

Sickle cell disease is a hereditary blood disorder marked by defective hemoglobin. It inhibits the ability of hemoglobin in red blood cells to carry oxygen. Infection, pain, and fatigue are symptoms of sickle cell disease.Participating in an event to celebrate World Sickle Cell Day in Dindori...

New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reiterated the government's commitment to overcoming sickle cell disease and said it is working on aspects such as awareness generation, universal testing, early detection and proper care.Modi said, "On World Sickle Cell Day, we reiterate...

Referring to the National Sickle Cell Anemia Eradication Mission, the PM said they are also working on other aspects like creating awareness about this genetic blood disorder.“On World Sickle Cell Day, we reiterate our commitment to overcoming this disease. Last year, we launched the National...

Ranchi: People suffering from sickle cell anemia in Jharkhand's Khunti district will get a monthly pension of Rs 1,000, an official said on Wednesday.He said, for the first time in Jharkhand, Khunti district administration has approved pension benefits for persons suffering from sickle cell...

The aim of the clinical trial was to find a cure for sickle cell disease, a painful genetic blood disorder with limited treatment options.18 patients, two of whom were treated at Cleveland Clinic Children's in the US, underwent a procedure where their stem cells were first collected for gene...

"Congress never cared for tribal brothers and sisters. Sickle cell anemia is a big threat in tribal areas. But Congress did not pay much attention to this disease. It is BJP which launched the campaign to eliminate sickle cell anemia Is." PM Modi said, "We are also concerned that no poor should...

New Delhi [India], On the occasion of International Thalassemia Day on May 8, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare stressed the importance of timely detection and prevention of Thalassemia. In a conversation with ANI, Union Health Secretary Apoorva Chandra said, "Timely detection and...

New Delhi [India]: Dr Yazdi Maneksha Italia, the microbiologist who led the development of India's first sickle cell anemia control program of the Gujarat government, was on Monday honored with the Padma Shri award, among the 21 contributors to the consultation module on Italia Sickle Cell...

These include Dr. Tejas Patel, a pioneer in interventional cardiology, who received the Padma Bhushan, and five Padma Shri awardees: Dr. Yazdi Manekash Italia, renowned for his pioneering work in tackling sickle cell anemia, Raghuveer Chaudhary, A literary giant; Harish Nayak was honored...

Hema Malini is seen smiling while posing with wheat flakes and sickle in her hand.She wrote on Gave it, which I did."Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Hema Malini from Mathura Lok Sabha seat for the third consecutive time.In 2014, BJP fielded Hema Malini, who won. In the 2019...