Sickle Cell Anaemia: A Public Health Challenge in India
🧬 What is it?
A genetic blood disorder caused by HBB gene mutation → Abnormal HbS → Crescent-shaped RBCs → Blocked blood flow & low oxygen.
📊 India Stats
🇮🇳 15,000–25,000 new cases/year
🛖 High in tribal belts (MP, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Maharashtra)
⚠️ Symptoms
🔴 Chronic Anaemia
💢 Pain Crises (bones, chest, abdomen)
📉 Growth Delay in kids
🦠 Recurrent Infections
🫀 Multi-organ damage
💊 Treatment
🩸 Blood Transfusions
💊 Hydroxyurea
🧬 Bone Marrow / Stem Cell Transplant
🧪 CRISPR-based Gene Therapy (costly)
🚨 Challenges
🏞️ Remote Tribal Areas
📉 Low Awareness
🏥 Weak Infrastructure
💸 High Costs
🧪 Poor Screening
✅ Govt Steps
📍 Sickle Cell Elimination Mission 2047
🧬 Genetic Counselling
🔍 Mass Screening
📱 National Sickle Cell Portal
📅 World Sickle Cell Day: 19 June
Theme 2024: Hope Through Progress
💡 Way Forward
✔ Universal Screening
✔ Affordable Medicines
✔ Awareness Campaigns
✔ Research in India
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