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PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES INTERNATIONAL SICKLE CELL DAY COMMEMORATION AT OMKARESHWAR, MADHYA PRADESH
Commemoration of International Sickle Cell Day in Madhya Pradesh
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 19 Jun 2026 · 1 min
Introduction
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, attended the International Sickle Cell Day commemoration in Madhya Pradesh on June 19, 2026. This event highlights the initiatives and challenges in managing sickle cell disease.
The UPSC angle
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Relevance of Sickle Cell Disease Initiatives
This event underscores the importance of government initiatives aimed at eradicating genetic diseases, particularly sickle cell disease, which has substantial social and health implications.
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