Survey work of Sickle Cell Anemia should be done intensively: Patel
Sunday - January 9, 2022 11:29 pm ,
Category : BHOPAL
Governor will visit and review affected areas
Prevention and management should be done with everyone’s support and efforts
Meeting on prevention and management of sickle cell anemia project
Bhopal 09 January 2022: Governor Mangubhai Patel has said that the survey work for the prevention of sickle cell anemia should be done at an intensive level. The results of sickle cell anemia test should be compiled at the state level by various institutions from all the regions of the state. Efforts should be made to estimate the number of sickle cell patients and carriers in the state in 6 months. He has said that the efforts to prevent sickle cell disease should be reviewed every month. The report should be presented in the Raj Bhavan. The Governor will review the situation during his visit to the affected areas.
Governor Patel was discussing about the activities being undertaken under Madhya Pradesh Sickle Cell Anemia Project for disease prevention and management at Raj Bhavan today. Medical officers of National Health Mission and Pt. Khushilal Sharma Ayurveda College were present on the occasion.
Governor Mangubhai Patel said that the prevention and management of sickle cell anemia should be done with concerted efforts by all. There is a need for cohesive, coordinated efforts for prevention and management. Coordinated support of Allopathy, Ayurvedic treatment, institutions, individual, society and government are must. He said that efforts should be made to make provision in the upcoming budget to ensure the availability of necessary funds for prevention and management. Along with arrangements at primary, community and district level for disease testing, initiative should also be taken for mobile testing. He said that the possibilities of using Allopathy, Ayurveda should also be explored in the efforts for the treatment of patients in Jhabua and Alirajpur. Describing the need for extensive research and research in the field of treatment, he told to highlight the immense store of knowledge of Ayurveda. Traditional knowledge of herbs and tribal community should also be compiled.
Governor Patel said that life is invaluable. Money, not resources, is the key to survival. Sickle cell anemia is a matter of concern and concern for the safety and protection of thousands of lives. Considering the service of suffering humanity as divine good fortune, one gets the blessings of God. There is need to work with a mission spirit. Sensitive action results in spiritual happiness.
Deputy Director National Health Mission Dr. Archana Mishra, Dr. Ruby Khan, Dr. Shwetal Shivhare and Dr. Vivek Sharma of Pt. Khushilal Sharma Ayurveda College, gave details of departmental action – Window to News
