India to eradicate sickle cell anaemia before 2047, target: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu has announced an ambitious goal to eradicate sickle cell anaemia in India before the 2047 target. The initiative includes a massive genetic screening program that has already identified millions of carriers and affected individuals, particularly within tribal communities.
Why it matters
This represents one of the world's largest public health genetic screening efforts, aiming to address a significant health disparity affecting marginalized tribal populations.
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday (June 19, 2026) said that the country would eradicate sickle cell anaemia well before the government-set target of 2047, while urging States not to take the disease lightly and calling for collective efforts to raise awareness about the disorder, especially among the tribal communities.
The article reports on government statements and public health initiatives without editorializing or taking a political stance.
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