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Basic new born and antenatal screening for aspirational districts: unique methods of management and treatment of inherited disorders

Background Early screening, diagnosis and management program can contribute in reducing the burden of genetic disorders which can lead to early neonatal death or long-term disability in the vulnerable areas.  UMMID (Unique Methods of Management and treatment of Inherited Disorders) and NIDAN (National Inherited Diseases Administration), aimed at developing a community level program for need assessment and to evaluate the feasibility of basic screening for some genetic/endocrine disorders in high-risk population.

Methods UMMID was carried out at the aspirational district Ranchi, Jharkhand for 3 years (2019-2022) to perform newborn screening (NBS) in T is the most common mutation found among carriers.

Conclusions This initiative underscores the need of such screening programs in aspirational districts to manage and prevent these disorders effectively.