Bhopal, June 17 -- Under the National Sickle Cell Eradication Mission-2047, a state-level program will be organized on World Sickle Cell Day, June 19, at the sports stadium of Gram Panchayat Taloon in Barwani district. The event will be graced by President of India, Droupadi Murmu, as the chief guest, with Governor Mangubhai Patel, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, and other cabinet ministers in attendance.
The program will witness the launch of multiple innovations to combat sickle cell disease, including a genetic counseling awareness video and comprehensive guidelines/modules for supporting affected pregnant women. Panchayats that have completed 100% screening of the target age group will be honored ...