The Health Officer of the Chamarajanagar Chidambara district addressed the participants of the health camp organized on Friday in a Collegal for patients with sickle -shaped diseases. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
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A total of 35 patients with sickle -shaped diseases were a certificate of disabilities in a health camp together by the Center for Training, Research and Innovation in Tribal (CTRITH) and the Ministry of Health and Family Care at Kollegal Taluk on Friday.
The sickle -shaped disease has been identified as a genetic disorder in which red blood cells twisted into a sickle -shaped shape, causing to block blood flow and reduce oxygen supply. Major -influencing the tribal communities in India can cause chronic anemia, pain, fatigue, acute chest syndrome, stroke and many other health complications.
According to a statement issued by Ctrithem, a total of 45 patients together with 55 carers took part in a free health camp, where they underwent routine health control and medical consultation.
Persons with sickle -shaped diseases have been successfully registered and certified within the unique system of the disability ID (UDID), allowing them to access the benefits of government disability.
“It was not just another health camp. It meant a significant milestone by combining all diagnosed patients with sickle -shaped diseases from the whole district under one roof and facilitating their certification,” the statement noted.
The medical camp was inaugurated by a medical officer of the Chamarajanagar district of M. Chidambara, who said that sickle -like disease is a genetic disease that not only required medical care, but also strong support of the community and family for its prevention, early detection and effective management.
“Today our district became the first in the state to issue a certificate of disability for people with sickle -shaped cellular diseases through a camp approach. This is a proud moment for us. This reflects our obligation to the elimination mission of national sickle cells and emphasizes the value of cooperation with organizations working in the field.”
Dr. Chidambara also emphasized the importance of genetic counseling and awareness among carriers to help prevent the birth of children with this disease.
The genetic advisor from JSS Medical College, Mysur, Deep Bhat, who is also the head of the program of the sickle cells in Ctrith, acknowledged the leadership of Dr. Chidambara and node officer for the national program of anemia in the district of Chamarajanagar, Ravikumar.
Dr. Bhat said that Chamarajanagar was perhaps the only district where regular and systematic camps for sickle cells were carried out. The health camp not only provided patients with routine care, but also facilitated their certification of the disability, which is a major step towards accessing the government, she added.
The program was also attended by eradication of eradication in the Chamarajanagar Tuberculosis Ravikumar district, Kollegal Taluk administrative Medical Medical Rajaskekar.
Published – May 17 2025 06:39
