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HPOS Sickle Cell

Sickle Cell Mukt Bharat

Nagpur District Project

This project is under the guidance of our Honorable Guardian Minister and District Collector, in collaboration with Government Medical College Nagpur.

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Objectives
  • Raise awareness about Sickle Cell Disease among the populace of Nagpur District as per the guideline of NHM.
  • Provide accessible screening facilities to identify individuals at risk.
  • Educate people at large and focusing specially on students about the genetic, medical, and societal implications of Sickle Cell Disease.
  • Foster a culture of proactive healthcare seeking and disease prevention within the community.
Phase 1 - Dashboard

Successfully completed performing & card distribution of 45,454 in 1st Phase

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India’s only contactless health monitor

Converts any bed into a step-down ICU in less than 5 mins
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Point-of-Care Test
Screening Limitations
  • Awareness Gap
  • Lack of awareness among the general population about the importance of screening of SCD.
  • Limited understanding of the symptoms and consequences of the SCD.
  • Education Deficiency
  • Inadequate education regarding the significance of early detection and preventive measures.
  • Lack of knowledge about the importance of regular health check-ups.
  • Complexity of Screening
  • Screening tests may not be easily accessible to everyone, especially in areas with limited healthcare facilities.
  • Some screening tests might be difficult methods to implement large scale screening.
  • The financial cost of screening can be high, making it less accessible to people with limited resources.
  • Challenges in SDC Screening
  • Limited availability of screening facilities or expertise in certain regions.
  • Cultural or social factors may impact willingness to undergo screening for SCD.
  • Challenge is to make people understand the importance of SCD screening.
  • There are misconceptions and myths among the people regarding screening for SDC.
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Opportunities in sickle cell disease(SCD)
  • Research and Innovation
  • Research into the pathophysiology, genetics, and treatment of SCD.
  • Innovation in diagnostics, such as point-of-care testing (POCT).
  • Genetic screening, and predictive measure to improve early detection.
  • Clinical Care and Management
  • Improved pain management strategies, prophylactic treatments.
  • Supportive care measures to enhance for individuals live with SCD.
  • Opportunities for multidisciplinary care models, psychosocial, and genetic counseling services.
  • Public Health Initiatives
  • Opportunities for public health interventions aimed at raising awareness.
  • Encouraging early detection and putting preventive measures into healthcare systems.
  • Collaboration with community organizations for policy to benefit for individuals with SCD.
  • Education and Training
  • Opportunities for education and training programs targeting healthcare professionals and community members to increase knowledge about SCD.
Sickle Cell Mukt Bharat

We thank the team here for making us a part of this significant project positively impacting lives at large

Highlights
  • Highest camps in a day: 12
  • Highest screenings done in a day: 1240
  • Total number of students: 45,454
  • Total cards distributed: 45,454
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Sickle Cell Programme has been developed and approved by CDSCO

Diagnostic Test Kit for Sickle-Cell Anemia approved by NHM as a PoC Test for >5 Years Age group in SCA Eradication Mission

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Sickle Cell Mukt Bharat

Nagpur District Project

This project is under the guidance of our Honorable Guardian Minister and District Collector, in collaboration with Government Medical College Nagpur.

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