Important Days

World Sickle Cell Day 2026 - June 19

June 22 , 2026 16 hrs 0 min 43 0

The day aims to raise global awareness about sickle cell disease.
Sickle cell disease is a monogenic disorder affecting over 3,00,000 births worldwide every year.
India has the second-highest burden of sickle cell disease, especially among scheduled tribes and marginalized communities.
The disease is caused by abnormal haemoglobin that makes red blood cells sickle-shaped and affects oxygen transport.
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly (2008 resolution) declared 19 June as World Sickle Cell Day for global awareness.
The theme for the year 2026 is “Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell Disease”.