Health ministry's fight against sickle cell anaemia to follow Gujarat playbook

Prevalent among the tribal population in India, sickle cell disease is a genetic condition that affects haemoglobin -- responsible for carrying oxygen in the body-- in red blood cells. Anaemia, debilitating acute and chronic pain, infection, acute chest syndrome, stroke, and renal failure are among the problems it can lead to.
Source: The Economic Times - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news