PM Modi launches National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission

PM Modi launches National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission

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Category : National Published on: July 04 2023

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The “National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission” is officially launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 01 July with the goal of eradicating the disease by 2047.
This mission will be implemented in 278 districts of 17 states of India.
The targeted states include Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Bihar and Uttarakhand.
The mission focuses on creating awareness and universal testing among about seven crore people in the age group of 0-40 years in the affected tribal areas.
Collaborative efforts of Central Ministries and State Governments will be employed for consultation and implementation.

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