The fight against sickle cell anemia requires a collective effort, with researchers, healthcare providers, and advocacy groups collaborating to push the boundaries of knowledge and care.
HEAL Foundation, an Indian non-profit organization, held Quality, Accessibility, and Data Integration- Keys to Anemia Eradication eSummit- the Episode-23 of the HEAL-Thy Samvaad series. The eSummit – supported by HemoCue – discussed the challenges and solutions for anemia eradication. Dr P Sivakumar, Advisor ESI MedTek Solutions, and moderator of eSummit said, “Anemia Mukt Bharat, an …
When your body doesn’t have enough mineral iron then you might have iron deficiency. Our body needs iron to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen around the body. If our body doesn’t have enough hemoglobin, our tissues and muscles don’t get enough oxygen to be able to …
It might be tempting to blame every crisis on the Covid-19 pandemic. However, quite often, facts get in the way. India has the highest total prevalence of Anemia at 39.86% in the world, which prompted the GoI to initiate Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB), which aims to strengthen the existing mechanisms and foster newer strategies for …
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Iron is an important nutrient that is required for optimal growth and development of the body. According to the World Health Organization, iron is an essential mineral and is important for bodily functions such as oxygen transport, DNA synthesis, and muscle metabolism. Therefore getting enough iron every day can have a great impact on your …
Dr. Sunil Shah, Obstetrician, Gynecologist, and Infertility Specialist If you are feeling constantly tired or unable to concentrate on your daily work, it’s time to get your blood test done. You have most likely developed anemia. Other obvious signs of anemia include Pale skin no active participation in the routine activities Breathing difficulty, Rapid heartbeat, …
Anemia is a major public health problem worldwide. It is a condition that occurs when there is an insufficient number of red blood cells (RBCs) or if the level of hemoglobin (HGB) in RBCs is below normal. Anemia can be mild, moderate, or severe. During the initial days, it could be so mild that you …