Saralnama2,493 people were screened for sickle cell disease in Rajnandgaon district as part of Chhattisgarh's silver jubilee year. The health department organized a camp at Wesleyan School. 669 patients who tested positive earlier received sickle cell booklets for follow-ups and medication. So far, 632,598 people have been screened, with 669 positive cases and 10,154 carriers identified. Free screening, treatment, and counseling are available at all government institutions. Students also received information about tobacco-related diseases and the district hospital's de-addiction center. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 05:10 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 2,493 people were screened for sickle cell disease in Rajnandgaon district as part of Chhattisgarh's silver jubilee year
- The health department organized a camp at Wesleyan School on 25 Aug 2023
- 669 patients who tested positive earlier received sickle cell booklets for follow-ups and medication