Genetic screening of pregnant women to prevent inherited disorders

The health ministry has proposed a draft policy suggesting compulsory genetic screening of all pregnant women to prevent inherited disorders such as thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia. It proposes comprehensive care, including provision of medicines like iron chelating agents, leukocyte filters and infusion pumps free of cost to the poor patients.

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