Sickle Cell Identification and Management Program (SCIMP) Update

For the past eight months, Gabriel Project Mumbai has been running the Sickle Cell Identification and Management Program (SCIMP) in tribal areas north of Mumbai. This 18-month initiative seeks to identify and manage the prevalence of Sickle Cell Anemia in individuals aged 18-30 and children over 10 years old. In collaboration with government health authorities, GPM medical staff are conducting diagnostic and screening camps, raising awareness about sickle cell anemia, mobilizing communities to participate in health camps, and establishing referral pathways for treatment.

We are proud to report the following milestones:

• 1,938 students from grades 6-12 have participated in Sickle Cell Anemia information sessions.
• 4,029 patient records have been verified.
• 608 students have been tested within the government school system, with 30 positive cases identified (either Sickle Cell Disease or Sickle Cell Trait).

As we move into the next 10 months, we are excited to intensify this project and make a lasting impact on the Mokhada district, aiming to significantly reduce the devastating effects of Sickle Cell Anemia in tribal communities.

The Sickle Cell Anemia project is sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb.