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Government Screens 6.83 Crore in Tribal Areas for Sickle Cell Disease

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The Indian Practitioner

The Government of India has screened more than 6.83 crore individuals in tribal-dominated areas for sickle cell anaemia as of February 3, 2026. Among those screened, nearly 2.38 lakh individuals have been diagnosed with the disease, while over 19.32 lakh have been identified as carriers.

Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel shared these figures in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.