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Odisha launches India's first sickle cell pregnancy protocol
Odisha has become the first state in India to introduce a dedicated clinical protocol for managing pregnancies in women with sickle cell disease (SCD). The initiative, titled ‘Protocol for Management of Pregnancy with Sickle Cell Disease’, aims to standardize clinical practices and reduce maternal health complications associated with the condition.
The protocol was unveiled during a state-level workshop in Bhubaneswar, organized by the National Health Mission (NHM), the Directorate of Blood Safety, and UNICEF Odisha. The guidelines were developed through collaboration between state medical colleges, NHM program divisions, the health directorate, and UNICEF to provide guidance for healthcare professionals across all levels of the health system.
In addition to the new protocol, officials reviewed the implementation of the Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Programme. The workshop included health officials from 21 high-burden districts, focusing on improving screening, treatment, follow-up services, and transportation support to enhance healthcare access for affected individuals.
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Bhubaneswar · Directorate of Blood Safety · National Health Mission · Odisha · UNICEF Odisha
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The protocol was unveiled at a workshop in Bhubaneswar. bizrapidx.com · businessnewsweek.in · pragativadi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The protocol aims to establish standardized clinical practices for managing pregnancies complicated by sickle cell disease. bizrapidx.com · businessnewsweek.in · pragativadi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Odisha is the first state in India to introduce a dedicated protocol for managing pregnancies in women with sickle cell disease. bizrapidx.com · businessnewsweek.in · pragativadi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The National Health Mission, the Directorate of Blood Safety, and UNICEF Odisha jointly organized the workshop. bizrapidx.com · businessnewsweek.in · pragativadi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Health officials from 21 high-burden districts participated in the review workshop. bizrapidx.com · pragativadi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The workshop reviewed the implementation of the Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Programme in Odisha. bizrapidx.com · pragativadi.com