See It: The Community being helped

The Tribal India Health Foundation is a 501(c) organization based in the United States with the goal of improving health service delivery to indigenous populations in India. One of its main activites is operating a sickle cell disease program in South India. Based in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu, India, the TIHF/GAH Sickle Cell Disease Center provides free screening, treatment, and education for sickle cell disease to the affected tribalhealth staff, many of whom are tribals trained from the community. Ultimately, the goal of the program is to the be the model of management for sickle cell disease throughout India, and especially in rural areas where it is most prevalent. Additionally, the Center conducts pertinent research activities on sickle cell disease management in rural areas and also provides guidance for organizations interested in implementing similar programs throughout India. (indigenous) populations in of the area, numbering around 25,000. The Center conducts both clinical and field-based comprehensive management activities using our hospital and field-based