Odisha develops protocol for managing sickle cell disease during pregnancy

Bhubaneswar, Oct 22 (UNI) In a significant step towards reducing maternal mortality associated with sickle cell disease, Odisha has formulated a comprehensive protocol for the management of pregnancy among women affected by the disorder, marking a major milestone in strengthening maternal healthcare in the state. The protocol was highlighted at a one-day State-Level Review-cum-Dissemination Workshop on "Sickle Cell Disease during Pregnancy", organised here on Thursday by the National Health Mission (NHM), Odisha, the Directorate of Blood Safety and UNICEF Odisha at Hotel HHI. The workshop aimed to review the implementation of the Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Programme and sensitise District…