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Unique Methods of Management and
Treatment of Inherited Disorders (UMMID)
Launched by Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Science and Technology, on 23 October 2019.
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To establish NIDAN Kendras, produce skilled clinicians in Human Genetics, screening of pregnant women and
new-born babies for genetic diseases in Aspirational Districts. #1YearOfModi2
Diagnostics of inherited genetic diseases in seven Aspirational Districts: Mewat, Yadgir, Haridwar, Washim & Nandurbar,
Ranchi, Shrawasti identi"ed for the screening of 10,000 pregnant women and 5,000 new-born babies per year per district.
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