Madhya Pradesh aims to eradicate sickle cell disease by 2047.
The Postal Department released a special postage stamp to support the Sickle Cell Eradication-2047 initiative, which aims to improve the health of tribal communities. () Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel and state Chief Minister Mohan Yadav unveiled the commemorative postage stamp dedicated to the Sickle Cell Eradication – 2047 initiative.
Commemorative stamp honors Madhya Pradesh’s effort to eradicate sickle cell anemia by 2047
The commemorative stamp pays tribute to Madhya Pradesh’s initiative to combat the high prevalence of sickle cell anemia in the tribal regions and highlights the commitment to eradicate this hereditary disease by 2047. The Sickle Cell Eradication Mission was launched in phases, covering initially districts like Alirajpur and Jhabua and later expanding to 17 states of India.
The essential measures include setting up of AIIMS Bhopal specialized laboratory for newborn testing, prenatal diagnostics in association with Sankalp India and a robust mobile application and national sickle cell portal for effective tracking and reporting.
Sickle cell anemia poses a significant health challenge, especially among tribal populations. Through genetic counselling, community screening and access to advanced diagnostic tools like HPLC machines, Madhya Pradesh is at the forefront in the fight against this disease. “This commemorative stamp of the Department of Posts reflects India’s dedication to addressing public health challenges and improving the well-being of its citizens,” the Department of Posts said.
In July last year, Prime Minister Modi launched the National Sickle Cell Eradication Mission from Madhya Pradesh. He inaugurated a portal and also released a guide for the management of the disease and different modules for its monitoring.
The National Sickle Cell Eradication Mission (NSCAEM), which aims to address the urgent health challenges posed by sickle cell anemia, particularly among the tribal population, was announced in the Union Budget 2023. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has listed sickle cell anemia as one of the 10 tribal health problems of India, with Madhya Pradesh having the highest prevalence. An estimated 9,61,492 people have sickle cell disease while 67,861 have sickle cell anemia in Madhya Pradesh.
Advertisement
Reference:
- Sickle Cell Eradication 2047 Postage Stamp Released – (https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2073947)
Source-IANS
