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Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) is an inherited blood disorder marked by defective haemoglobin. In 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCEM) in July with the goal of eliminating the disease by 2047
A major initiative this year has been the launch of the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July. The mission is aimed at elimination of the disease in India, particularly among the country s tribal populations in 17 high prevalence states by 2047.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. After three long years of Covid-induced turbulence, 2023 saw a semblance of normalcy in the health sector, allowing the government to turn its attention to other important commitments such as the elimination of sickle cell disease and the launch of Ayushman Bhav to ensure optimum delivery of health schemes. India News | Focus Shifts to Healthcare Delivery in 2023 as Covid Stress Eases.
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