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Delhi's Newborns Get Free Genetic Screening
25 Mar
Summary
- Delhi launches ANMOL scheme offering 56 free genetic tests for newborns.
- Early detection through ANMOL aims to save critical newborn cases.
- Scheme democratizes access to expensive genetic diagnostics for all.
The ANMOL scheme, recently launched in Delhi, offers comprehensive screening for 56 genetic and metabolic disorders in newborns, entirely free of charge. This initiative is poised to significantly increase the early detection rates of rare conditions, including Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEMs).
Medical experts highlight that the scheme will ensure critical newborn cases receive prompt medical attention within the crucial 'golden hour.' Previously, advanced genetic testing panels were largely inaccessible to lower and middle-income families, but ANMOL democratizes access to these life-saving diagnostics.
Diagnostic tests can cost up to Rs 25,000 privately, with annual treatment expenses for rare disorders potentially exceeding Rs 10 lakh. The ANMOL scheme aims to alleviate this financial burden and improve health outcomes for all newborns in Delhi.
