The Sickle Cell Committee of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur, in collaboration with the Department of Biochemistry and the Association of Biochemistry Clinical Welfare Society, organized a special awareness camp at the Community Health Centre (CHC), Dharsiwa. The primary objective of the camp was to strengthen public awareness regarding tests conducted during pregnancy and early screening for newborns. The program was organized under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Eli Mohapatra, Dean (Academics), Chairperson of the Sickle Cell Committee, and Head of the Department of Biochemistry at AIIMS Raipur. More than 60 participants, including pregnant women, mothers of newborns, Mitanins, and local healthcare workers, actively took part in the event.

During the technical and awareness sessions of the camp, specialist doctors provided detailed guidance on critical topics related to maternal and child health. Prof. (Dr.) Suprava Patel highlighted the necessity of antenatal screening for the timely detection of anemia, hypertension, gestational diabetes, and genetic disorders during pregnancy. Prof. (Dr.) Tushar Jagzape underlined the utility of newborn screening to ensure early identification of congenital hypothyroidism, G6PD deficiency, and sickle cell disease in infants. Additionally, Dr. Amit Kumar Mishra shared insights into genetic counseling, early screening, and the importance of routine immunization in disease prevention.

The primary aim of this initiative is to enhance community-level awareness regarding timely testing, prompt diagnosis, and preventive healthcare services, thereby ensuring safe motherhood alongside building a healthy future. The organizing committee expressed gratitude to Lt. Gen. Ashok Jindal (Retd.), Executive Director of AIIMS Raipur, for his continuous support and guidance. Furthermore, appreciation and thanks were extended to the medical officers, healthcare personnel, and volunteers of CHC Dharsiwa for their active contribution to the smooth and successful execution of the camp.
 

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