UAIL spearheads sickle cell awareness campaign
Dr.Badal Tah,Odishabarta
Rayagada, November 30: CSR wing of Utkal Alumina International Limited(UAIL) flagged off a Sickle Cell Awareness Campaign in collaboration with Health & FW Department, Rayagada at Bilamal village of Kashipur Block, Rayagada. It will sensitize & orient the communities on Sickle Cell disease through public announcements, street theatre, wall painting and screening camps.
Hibah, a 16-year-old student from Aditya Birla Public School (ABPS) volunteered for the social cause to sensitize the tribal communities on the debilitating disease. She was at the forefront of the event to promote understanding of Sickle Cell Anaemia, its symptoms and agony while dispelling the misinformation & stigma pertaining to the disease. She had conducted a detailed session and oriented the community, particularly tribal ladies about the disease and its preventive measures.
Mr. Mazhar Beig, Unit Head and President UAIL, Ms Hina Beig, President, Ujjwal Utkal Ladies Club, Ms. Manisha Das BDO Kashipur, Dr. Janmejaya Das, Medical officer Kashipur CHC, Mr. Sunil Kumar Ray, Block Program Manager Kashipur, Ms Lopamudra Mishra, Head CSR & CR, Ms. Niharika Sahoo, Department Head Plant CSR were among the dignitaries present in the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Manisha Das, acknowledged the collaborative efforts of the District Administration and Utkal Alumina in addressing Sickle Cell Anaemia’s impact on individuals, families, and communities of this region.
Beig appealed to the public to join hands in creating a united front against Sickle Cell Anaemia by making a significant impact by raising awareness, promoting early detection and fostering a supportive environment for those affected by this condition. Around 200 community members participated.
