Bhopal, June 19 -- Adding to the state's aggressive campaign, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla highlighted that the government is integrating sickle cell initiatives into broader public health programs. He said that the fight against sickle cell anemia is not just a medical challenge but a movement that requires community involvement, sustained awareness, and interdepartmental coordination. Health workers, ASHAs, school teachers, and panchayat-level representatives are being trained to identify symptoms early and guide individuals toward testing and treatment facilities.
The state government, in collaboration with the central government and health experts, is also working on developing digital tracking systems to monitor screened indi...