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Just donate blood and get VIP into famous temple. The result is blood bank surplus at local hospitalsA unique program in Madhya Pradesh connects blood donation with VIP darshan at Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga temple. Devotees donating blood rece...16 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST- Weeks after BJP takes charge, Bengal unlocks ₹126 crore in tribal welfare fundsWest Bengal is now accessing central government schemes for tribal welfare. Projects worth ₹126 crore have been approved. These funds will ...11 Jun, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
- US stocks: Fulcrum shares plummet over 50% after scrapping lead sickle-cell drug on FDA concernsThe oral drug, pociredir, was being tested to treat sickle-cell disease, an inherited blood disorder that can trigger pain, anemia and or...02 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
- Zydus’ Desidustat gets USFDA orphan drug status for sickle cell diseaseZydus Lifesciences announced a significant development today. The US Food and Drugs Administration has granted Orphan Drug Designation to D...06 Feb, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
- Sickle cell anaemia test kits priced less than Rs 50 in govt's bid to eradicate the diseaseSickle cell anaemia diagnosis is now more accessible in India. The government reduced the price of diagnostic kits to under Rs 50. ICMR val...23 Jun, 2025, 05.25 PM IST
- Newborn screening, early treatment can cut sickle cell anaemia mortality: ICMR studyAn ICMR study reveals that early diagnosis and treatment of sickle cell disease through newborn screening significantly reduces mortality f...22 Jun, 2025, 11.46 AM IST
- Govt announces Rs 10-crore prize for new drug to treat sickle cell diseaseThe government is awarding Rs 10 crore to develop a sickle cell disease drug. This initiative addresses the disproportionate impact on trib...19 Jun, 2025, 06.30 PM IST
- Over 1 crore people screened for sickle cell disease under national missionThe mission entails screening of seven crore population for sickle cell disease in the age group of zero to 40 years, pre-marital and pre-c...02 Jan, 2024, 04.38 PM IST
- US FDA approves two gene therapies for sickle cell diseaseThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two gene therapies for sickle cell disease, including the first treatment in the US ...09 Dec, 2023, 12.30 AM IST
- Govt mulling incentives for ASHA workers to mobilise individuals for sickle cell disease screeningThe Indian government is considering providing incentives to ASHA health activists to encourage them to mobilize individuals for sickle cel...08 Oct, 2023, 02.43 PM IST
- Sickle Cell Anaemia: Govt launches initiative to train grassroots workers to raise awareness on diseaseThe comprehensive strategy involves public awareness campaigns, the screening of 7 crore individuals aged 0-40 in affected tribal areas, an...29 Aug, 2023, 10.14 PM IST
- Lord's Mark to roll out cheaper sickle cell anaemia test deviceLord's Mark Industries on Thursday said it has entered into an exclusive collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay...26 May, 2023, 12.36 AM IST
- Govt to provide sickle cell anaemia cards to tribals below 40The screening is aimed at reducing the prevalence of the disease. The Union health ministry in collaboration with the tribal ministry and s...02 Feb, 2023, 02.19 PM IST
- Health ministry's fight against sickle cell anaemia to follow Gujarat playbookPrevalent among the tribal population in India, sickle cell disease is a genetic condition that affects haemoglobin -- responsible for carr...01 Feb, 2023, 08.42 PM IST
- Swelling of hands & feet, fatigue, irritability: Everything you need to know about sickle cell diseaseThe symptoms aggravate due to dehydration, infection and hypoxia.27 Jul, 2018, 10.47 AM IST
- Government will screen more than 5 crore tribal children for sickle cell traitThe government is using the summer vacation months to train aanganwadi and health workers to conduct the blood test.04 May, 2015, 02.15 AM IST
- PM Modi's Japan visit: India to work with Japan in finding Sickle Cell Anaemia remedyThe Prime Minister, on the second day of his Japan tour, raised the issue during his visit to the Stem Cell Research facility.31 Aug, 2014, 01.08 PM IST
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