Gujarat's sickle cell awareness model inspires nationwide action: Padma Shri awardee Yazdi Italia

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Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 19 (ANI): On the occasion of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, leading translational scientist, Padma Shri awardee, and pioneer of the Sickle Cell Control Programme, Dr Yazdi Italia, highlighted the remarkable progress achieved in India's fight against Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). He also emphasised the need for greater awareness, equitable access to healthcare services, and the widespr