Ahmedabad: Gujarat continues to shoulder a significant burden of inherited blood disorders, particularly sickle cell disease and thalassemia, highlighting the urgent need for early diagnosis and improved access to curative therapies. According to data tabled by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in the Lok Sabha, more than 77.34 lakh individuals in Gujarat had been screened for sickle cell disease up to July 28, 2025. Of these, 28,178 were confirmed to be affected by the disease. At the...Read More