India to eradicate sickle cell anaemia before 2047, target: President Murmu
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Why in news
President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the progress of the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission - 2047, aiming for eradication by the centenary of India's independence.
Background
The mission targets the eradication of sickle cell anaemia by 2047. It integrates public health, tribal welfare, genetic science, and digital monitoring across 17 participating states. To date, it has screened over seven crore people aged 0-40 years.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeNational Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission - 2047: A central initiative to eliminate sickle cell anaemia by 2047.
- FactThe mission has screened over 70 million (7 crore) people between the ages of 0 and 40 years.
- FactThe mission currently covers 17 participating states in India.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission - 2047 in addressing the intersection of genetic health and tribal welfare in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Genetic inequality: Addressing the disproportionate prevalence of sickle cell anaemia in tribal and marginalized populations.
- Technological integration: Utilizing digital monitoring and genetic science to bridge the rural-urban healthcare divide.
- Inter-sectoral coordination: Aligning public health infrastructure with tribal welfare policies to achieve specific elimination targets.
Keywords: Genetic health · Tribal welfare · Public health infrastructure · Digital monitoring · Health equity
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