The Health department will soon initiate the screening for sickle cell anaemia (SCA) in all districts in the State as the disease, one of a group of inherited red blood cell disorders and predominantly seen among certain tribal populations, is now seen in certain other population groups too in Wayanad.
Replying to a submission on the need for special care and attention for SCA patients, by O.R. Kelu, Health Minister Veena George said that SCA screening had already started in Wayanad and that the training for lab technicians, field staff, and doctors had been completed. Early detection of the disease was important for the proper management of this genetic disease, which did not have a treatment or cure.
