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India Gazette
13 hours ago
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President Droupadi Murmu to attend state-level programme on World Sickle Cell Day in Madhya Pradesh on June 19
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 16 (ANI): President of India Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to participate in a state-level programme on the occasion of World Sickle Cell Day to be held in Taloon Gram Panchayat in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district on June 19, according to an official release. President Murmu will be the chief guest at the program and Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, and other ministers will also attend the event. The release also read that several innovations would be launched, including a genetic counseling awareness video and comprehensive guidelines/modules for affected pregnant women. Panchayats that have completed 100% screening of the targeted age group will be honored. The 'Sickle Cell Mitra' initiative will also be launched in collaboration with the NCC Directorates of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Sickle Cell Mitras will act as links between service providers to raise awareness among the youth population. Additionally, special counseling camps will be set up in 33 affected districts on the occasion, where individuals will receive genetic counseling, disease management information, prospects for future generations, and details of necessary medical services. Special camps will be organized from sub-centers to district hospitals at all primary and secondary health institutions to identify patients, screen them, and test other family members, it added. The release further stated that under the National Sickle Cell Eradication Mission, over 1.06 crore citizens have been screened so far in the state, out of which over 2 lakh carriers have been identified and 29,277 people have been found to be affected by sickle cell disease. Treatment for these patients is ongoing. Over 80.09 lakh sickle cell cards have been distributed, enabling affected citizens to understand their health status and receive appropriate treatment. Continuous monitoring of screening and treatment is being done through the National Sickle Cell Portal. Patients are being provided with free treatment, genetic counseling, medicines, vaccination, and blood transfusion services. So far, 26,115 patients have received treatment with Hydroxyurea medicine. In coordination with various departments, screening camps are being continuously organized in tribal schools, colleges, and hostels. The mission in the state began on November 15, 2021, as the State Hemoglobinopathy Mission in Alirajpur and Jhabua as a pilot project. Later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the mission at the national level from Shahdol on July 1, 2023. Currently, screening is ongoing in 33 districts of the state, which includes 89 development blocks from 20 districts and 13 additional districts under the PM Janman Scheme, it added. For sickle cell eradication, a special lab has been established at AIIMS Bhopal for testing newborns within 72 hours. All identified patients are being provided Hydroxyurea, folic acid, and free blood transfusion services. For critical patients, a bone marrow transplant unit has been set up at Indore Medical College, where more than 100 transplants have been performed. A Center of Excellence has been established in Rewa. Under the mission, continuous and determined efforts are being made in Madhya Pradesh to achieve the goal of completely eliminating sickle cell disease by 2047. (ANI)
India Gazette
7 days ago
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- India Gazette
President Droupadi Murmu to visit MP on June 19, says CM Mohan Yadav
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 10 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit the state on June 19 and will attend a program on the occasion of World Sickle Cell Day. The program will be held in Taloon Gram Panchayat in Barwani district to mark the occasion. CM Yadav shared the information while speaking to ministers ahead of the Cabinet meeting at Mantralaya in Bhopal on Tuesday. Additionally, he informed that transfers of government employees in the state will now be permitted until June 17. He further discussed the state government's priorities with the ministers. The Chief Minister said that the Cabinet expresses happiness on the completion of 11 successful years of the Central Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and passes a resolution of appreciation for the Prime Minister's commitment to good governance. Under his leadership, major efforts have been made to transform the lives of farmers, women, youth, the poor, and other sections by providing more employment and development opportunities. The achievements of the Central Government during this period will be widely publicized. All ministers will communicate the accomplishments of the Central Government over 11 years and those of the Madhya Pradesh Government over the past 1.5 years to the public. A special campaign titled 'Sankalp Se Siddhi' will also be conducted in this regard, assigning responsibilities to public representatives, he added. The CM further shared that a Spiritual and Wellness Summit was organized in Ujjain on June 5, which saw the participation of spiritual leaders working in wellness, including Swami Chidanand Saraswati, along with more than 300 delegates including investors and health experts. Through this summit, the state received investment proposals worth around Rs 2,000 crore in the wellness, hospitality, and healthcare sectors. Delegations from states like Kerala and Uttarakhand also took part. It was the first summit of its kind in Madhya Pradesh, marking a significant step toward envisioning investment and growth across all sectors, the CM said. Furthermore, CM Yadav directed the ministers to ensure preparedness in their respective districts in view of potential floods or excessive rainfall during the upcoming monsoon season. Ministers will conduct district-level reviews to handle all possible scenarios effectively. The CM also announced that the Department of Public Health and Medical Education will soon launch a 'Free Hearse Service' to mark 11 years of the Central Government in Madhya Pradesh. After a person passes away in a hospital, the service will ensure the free transportation of the deceased to their home. The Chief Minister affirmed the state government's commitment to stand with its citizens in times of crisis. Implementation of this scheme will begin shortly. (ANI)
