(a) whether the Government proposes to launch a National Sickle Cell Anaemia
Control Programme in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the time by which the programme is
likely to be launched; and
(c) the extent of help and assistance being provided by the Government to the
States for prevention and control of Sickle Cell Anaemia?
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) & (b): A Core Working Group of experts, constituted by the Director
General of Health Services (DGHS) has formulated guidelines for preparing
an Action Plan for the states to implement a program for Prevention and
Control of Sickle Cell Anaemia, Thalassemia and Haemophilia.
(c): The Plan of Action on Genetic Blood Disorders including Sickle Cell
disease would be considered for formulating 12th Five year Plan for non-
communicable diseases and shall be submitted to the Planning Commission.