Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Subject : Science and Technology Section : Health What is Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)? About: SCD is a chronic single gene disorder causing a debilitating systemic syndrome characterized by chronic anaemia, acute painful episodes, organ infarction and chronic organ damage and by a significant reduction in life expectancy. Science behind it: Haemoglobin which […]

    Sickle cell disease (SCD) Subject: Science and Technology Section: Health Context: In the union budget of FY 2023-24, it is announced to launch a mission to eliminate sickle cell anaemia by 2047. Concept: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic single gene disorder causing a debilitating systemic syndrome characterized by chronic anaemia, acute […]