World Sickle Cell Day 2024: Raising Awareness and Advancing Care
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | World Sickle Cell Day |
| Date Designated | 19 June |
| UN Recognition | Recognized as a public health issue by the UN General Assembly in December 2008 |
| Objective | Raise awareness, promote early detection, and encourage preventive measures for patient relief |
| 2024 Theme | "Hope through progress: Advancing Sickle Cell Care Globally" |
| Definition of Sickle Cell Disease | Genetic blood disorder causing red blood cells to become sickle-shaped |
| Problems Associated | Sickle Cell Anemia, Fatigue, Swelling and Pain, Increased Risk of Infections, Severe Pain |
| Treatment | Bone Marrow Transplant, Pain Medications, Folic Acid Tablets, Antibiotics |
| Current Cure | No cure available |
| Government Mission | National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission |
| Launch Date | 1st July 2023 |
| Target Year | 2047 |
| Focus Areas | Tribal districts of 17 states |
| Screening Target | 7 crore people (0-40 years) |
| Prevalence Areas | Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, western Odisha, eastern Gujarat, Nilgiri Hills (Tamil Nadu and Kerala) |