Dehradun, Aug. 18 -- India's tribal communities represent the soul of the nation's cultural tapestry, constituting 8.6% of the population. Yet, many within these communities have been silently battling the debilitating genetic disorder known as Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). For decades, this condition has taken a toll on their health and socioeconomic development, exacerbated further by geographic isolation and limited access to healthcare. Recognising this dire need, Government of India, launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM) in July 2023 under the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to not only eliminate sickle cell genetic transmission but also restore dignity and ...