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Sickle Cell Elimination Mission

June 26 , 2026 6 hrs 0 min 79 0

The Prime Minister of India launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCEM) in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, to eliminate Sickle Cell Anaemia by 2047.
The mission targets screening of around 7 crore people under 40 years across India within 3 years (2023–2026).
It prioritises tribal health and aims to prevent the genetic transmission of sickle cell disease through early screening and awareness.
Sickle Cell Genetic Status Cards were distributed to beneficiaries to help with health and marriage-related awareness.
Around 3.57 crore Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY cards were also distributed during the launch event.
The programme is implemented under the National Health Mission (NHM) in 17 high-focus states of India.