Dahod, Panchmahal Record 540 Sickle Cell Anaemia Cases, 36 Deaths In One Year

Panchmahal and Dahod districts recorded a combined 540 sickle cell anaemia cases and 36 deaths in the year up to July 31, 2026, according to official government data.

The figures underline the continuing health burden of the hereditary blood disorder in eastern Gujarat, particularly across the region's tribal belts.

Panchmahal Records 236 Cases, 16 Deaths

Panchmahal recorded 236 sickle cell anaemia cases and 16 deaths during the 12-month period.

Ghoghamba reported the highest number of cases in the district, with 81 cases and four deaths. It was followed by Halol with 55 cases and three deaths, and Godhra with 46 cases and one death.

Morwa Hadaf recorded 24 cases and one death, while Jambughoda reported 13 cases and four deaths.

Kalol recorded 12 cases and Shahera five cases, with neither reporting a death during the period.

Dahod Accounts For 304 Cases, 20 Deaths

Dahod recorded a higher caseload, with 304 cases and 20 deaths over the same period.

Limkheda had the highest number of cases in the district at 61, along with five deaths. Jhalod recorded 50 cases and four deaths, while Dhanpur reported 49 cases and four deaths.

Garbada recorded 21 cases and four deaths. Fatepura had 30 cases and one death, while Sanjeli recorded 21 cases and one death.

Devgadh Baria reported 13 cases and one death. Dahod taluka recorded 32 cases and no deaths, while Singvad reported 27 cases without any recorded fatalities.

Lifelong Management Required

Health experts have stressed that sickle cell anaemia is a lifelong genetic condition and requires continuous management. Patients need long-term treatment and regular medical care to manage the disorder and its complications.