Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine will be available under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission. Medical experts say it'll improve quality of life for large number of people.
Under the programme, all 7 crore tribals will get the identity cards which will tell if they are positive or carriers. The cards are to be matched before a marriage.
Advice comes at a time when India accounts for a 5th of global generic drug supply & 40% of generics used in US. However, this strength in finished formulations relies on imported ingredients.
It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.
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