There was added reason to celebrate Republic Day 2024, as two of our community stalwarts were recognised and honoured with the nation’s top civilian awards of the country. Renowned microbiologist, who pioneered the development of India’s inaugural Sickle Cell Anemia Control Program – Dr. Yazdi Maneksha Italia, was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri in the […]
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Guj. Govt. Awards Dr. Yazdi Italia For Contributions In Sickle Cell Anemia
Dr. Yazdi Italia was recently honoured by the Government of Gujarat for his significant contributions in Health Services for the Prevention and Control of Sickle Cell Anemia and Thalassemia. The award was presented to him by Gujarat Chief Minister, Bhupendrabhai Patel. Dr. Italia, Ph.D, is a Translation Scientist. Since 1978, he is reckoned as one of the […]