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AIIMS Mangalagiri organized an awareness rally on June 19, 2025, in Andhra Pradesh to observe World Sickle Cell Day. The event was held in collaboration with the Departments of Health, Family Welfare, and Tribal Welfare. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, particularly in tribal communities where the prevalence is higher. Key officials and community members participated in the event, emphasizing a unified commitment toward eliminating the genetic disorder by 2047 under India’s National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission. AIIMS Mangalagiri’s active engagement demonstrates its pivotal role in public health education and tribal outreach.