Sickle cell Anemia and use of satellite-based Technology for identification of Water bodies

Abstract

In India, we find serious diseases like Sickle-cell Anaemia, Malaria, Leptospirosis etc. especially in those States having tribal populations. There is a close connection between Malaria and Sickle Cell Anaemia. More Sickle Cell Anaemia cases are found where there is more prominence of Malaria. Among 8.6 per cent of the tribal population, the cause of death in case of 50 per cent of cases is Malaria. That is why we find more Sickle Cell Anaemia cases in tribal communities. This is a case of grim concern for both the Ministry and the Department of Tribal Affairs. Along with problems of health care in tribal areas, there is an acute shortage of drinking water. Concrete efforts are required to address the issues like shortage of drinking water as well as for the economic upliftment of tribal communities.