Archive · 19 Sep 2025
MP Leads Nation in Blood Donation, Sickle Cell Screenings
On Prime Minister Modi's birthday, Madhya Pradesh celebrated by leading the nation in blood donation and sickle cell screenings.
The state collected the most blood units and performed the most sickle cell tests compared to other states.
This coincided with the ongoing 'Swastha Naari – Sashakta Parivaar' campaign, which offers health checkups and treatment for women, including prenatal care, vaccinations, and screenings for various diseases.
Health camps are being organized to help women across the state.
Madhya Pradesh achieved first position in blood donation, with 14,573 units collected.
MP also led in sickle cell screenings, with 20,379 beneficiaries screened.
Screenings were conducted on September 17, which was Prime Minister Modi's birthday.
The 'Swastha Naari – Sashakta Parivaar' campaign is also ongoing.
The campaign includes health checkups, treatment, and screenings for women.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh CM Dr Mohan Yadav
- What
- Madhya Pradesh ranked first in blood donation and sickle cell screening
- When
- September 17, 2025
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To create awareness and provide health services for women
Potential for resource allocation conflicts
Emphasis on impact of healthcare
Campaign Scope
Potential for resource allocation conflicts
The focus on a wide range of campaigns could lead to thinner resource allocation.
Emphasis on impact of healthcare
These initiatives highlight the breadth of women's health needs in MP
- Campaigns Celebrated
- 'Swastha Naari – Sashakta Parivaar' campaign, blood donation, sickle cell screening
- Location
- Madhya Pradesh
- Blood Donation Units Collected
- 14,573
- Sickle Cell Screenings
- 20,379
- Date
- September 17, 2025 (PM Modi's Birthday)
- Other Health Services
- Checkups, consultations, and treatment for women, including prenatal checkups, vaccinations, anaemia screening, and screening for non-communicable diseases
