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Delhi Launches Free 56-Test Screening for Babies
8 Apr
Summary
- Program screens 150,000-250,000 newborns annually.
- 56 free diagnostic tests offered for newborns.
- Program aims to identify metabolic and congenital conditions.
The Advanced Newborn Monitoring and Optimal Life Care (ANMOL) program has been launched, allocating ₹25 crore to provide comprehensive newborn screenings. This initiative will cover an estimated 150,000 to 250,000 newborns annually, ensuring vital health checks are performed at all government health facilities and outreach centers.
The program offers 56 diagnostic tests free of charge to newborns, facilitating the early detection and management of various metabolic, endocrine, functional, and visible congenital conditions. This includes issues like cleft lip and palate, clubfoot, spina bifida, and limb abnormalities.
To support its large-scale implementation, ANMOL requires strengthening human resources, with a need for 148 personnel, including existing staff, nurses, and optometrists. Enhanced coordination between hospitals, laboratories, and management units is also a key focus to ensure seamless data flow before newborns are discharged.
