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India to be Sickle Cell Disease Free by 2047, President Murmu Confident
🗓 19 Jun 2026, 09:02 AM
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President Droupadi Murmu expressed confidence that India can eradicate Sickle Cell Disease before 2047 through collective efforts, speaking at an event in Omkareshwar on World Sickle Cell Day.
President Droupadi Murmu has expressed confidence that India can achieve the goal of eradicating Sickle Cell Disease well before the year 2047. She conveyed this assurance while addressing an event organized in Omkareshwar on the occasion of World Sickle Cell Day.
The President highlighted that with concerted and collective efforts from all stakeholders, the nation can successfully eliminate this genetic blood disorder. Her statement underscores the government's commitment and the potential for significant progress in public health initiatives.
World Sickle Cell Day is observed annually to raise awareness about the disease and the challenges faced by affected individuals and their families. The President's remarks from Omkareshwar signal a determined national focus on achieving this ambitious health target.
The President highlighted that with concerted and collective efforts from all stakeholders, the nation can successfully eliminate this genetic blood disorder. Her statement underscores the government's commitment and the potential for significant progress in public health initiatives.
World Sickle Cell Day is observed annually to raise awareness about the disease and the challenges faced by affected individuals and their families. The President's remarks from Omkareshwar signal a determined national focus on achieving this ambitious health target.