| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India achieves 6 crore screenings under the National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission |
| Mission Launch Date | 1st July 2023 |
| Launched By | Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| Launch Location | Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh |
| Objective | Eliminate sickle cell anemia as a public health issue by 2047 |
| Screening Target | 7 crore individuals (aged 0-40 years) by FY 2025-26 |
| Screening Progress | 6 crore screenings completed |
| Diagnoses | 2.15 lakh diagnosed with the disease; 16.7 lakh carriers identified |
| Health Cards Issued | Over 2.6 crore health cards distributed |
| Key States | Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Telangana, Karnataka, Uttarakhand |
| Testing Method | Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) kits used for fast and reliable results |
| Digital Monitoring | Centralized dashboard and disease portal for real-time progress tracking |
| Affected Populations | Predominantly tribal and economically disadvantaged populations in states like Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat |
| Challenges | Screening the remaining 1 crore individuals, ensuring follow-up, medical support, counselling, and integrating with other tribal health initiatives |
| Significance | Aligns with government's vision of achieving health equity for vulnerable populations through early detection, awareness, and comprehensive care strategies |
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