Bhubaneswar, March 11 -- To enhance screening processes for sickle cell and thalassemia and foster greater awareness, a two-day National Workshop on Sickle Cell & Thalassemia Elimination: Best Practices & Scalable Strategies commenced in Bhubaneswar.

The workshop gathered 250 participants from diverse sectors, including representatives from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (H&FW), international delegates, medical experts, and representatives from UNDP, UNICEF, ISHBT, and tribal welfare and health departments from 10 sickle cell-prevalent states.

A key objective of the workshop is to document successful practices and innovative initiatives from various states, enabling broader adoption and adapta...