Sickle Cell Patient Management System, Odisha

Sickle Cell Disease Mission in Odisha

• The incidence of Sickle Cell and Thalassemia are high in Odisha. The incidence of Sickle Cell varies from 6–10% whereas thalassemia incidence is 2–6%.
• National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM) was started in Odisha from 1st July 2023 and under this Programme, 21 Sickle Cell Prone districts are covered.
• Screening was focused in 0-40 yrs of age population at VHSND sites, Schools and AWCs through RBSK team and opportunistic screening at all Public Health Facilities.