Services For Eliminating Sickle Cell Anaemia And Tuberculosis Should Be Prioritised, Says Madhya Pradesh Governor

Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel, on Tuesday, asserted that the efforts to eliminate Sickle Cell Anaemia and TB (tuberculosis) from the state should be given highest priority.

Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel, on Tuesday, asserted that the efforts to eliminate Sickle Cell Anaemia and TB (tuberculosis) from the state should be given highest priority. He directed that during the camps for sickle cell eradication programmes in tribal regions, the general public should be told that the entire treatment process is covered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. The Governor made these assertions addressing a review meeting of Public Health and Family Welfare and AYUSH departments under the Sickle Cell Anaemia Eradication 2047 and TB-Free India Campaign at the Lok Bhavan.

Governor Patel said that sickle cell patients should be given proper information about facilities and eligibility under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.