National Tribal Health Conclave 2025

January 22, 2025

The National Tribal Health Conclave 2025 took place on 20th January 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW), this event is part of the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan. The conclave aims to address the unique healthcare challenges faced by India’s tribal communities, which often experience disparities in healthcare access.

Key Objectives

The conclave aimed to explore innovative healthcare delivery models for tribal regions.
It sought to identify priority areas for policy interventions and research.
Developing culturally appropriate health strategies was also a focus to enhance health-seeking behaviours.
It also sought to strengthen healthcare system through capacity building, monitoring, and community engagement.

Collaborative Approach

MoTA collaborated with multiple stakeholders, including MoH&FW, AIIMS, and NGOs. This partnership aims to ensure effective healthcare delivery in tribal areas. Letters of Intent were signed for adopting a tribal block in Odisha for field research and capacity-building programs.

Initiatives Launched

Significant initiatives include the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chair of Tribal Health and Haematology at AIIMS Delhi. Additionally, 15 Centres of Competence (CoCs) were established in 14 states for sickle cell anemia diagnosis.

Important Facts about Sickle Cell Anemia (SCD)

Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder affecting red blood cells (RBCs).

Healthy RBCs are disc-shaped, allowing them to move easily through small blood vessels. In sickle cell anemia, RBCs become crescent- or sickle-shaped, which makes them:
- Sticky and rigid.
- Prone to getting stuck in small blood vessels.
Impact on the Body:
- Blocks blood flow to different parts of the body.
- Causes pain and tissue damage.
Cause: A hereditary condition caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin gene.

Thematic Discussions

Focused discussions covered various topics – strengthening healthcare systems through telemedicine, integrating traditional healers, addressing adolescent health, and targeting specific diseases like sickle cell disease and mental health.

Expected Outcomes

The conclave is expected to produce a strategic roadmap for enhancing healthcare delivery. It aims to integrate traditional practices into formal healthcare systems and strengthen public health infrastructure with community involvement.

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