Yazdi Italia

Yazdi Maneksha Italia is an Indian doctor and scientist. He was the Director of the sickle cell anemia control program of the Government of Gujarat.[1][2][3] He was a co-investigator in several ICMR research projects.

He led the establishment of a sickle cell anemia control program in 2006, under then Chief Minister Narendra Modi. In 2011, he received the Prime Minister's Award under Manmohan Singh.[4] In 2023, the Government of Gujarat awarded him the Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's award and the Padma Shri in 2024.

References

  1. ^ "Women Of India Are NDTV's 'Indian Of The Year': Full Winners' List Here". NDTV.com. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Dr. Yazdi Maneksha Italia Awarded Padma Shri in 2024". Parsi Khabar. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  3. ^ "It belongs to my whole team: Dr Yazdi Italia on Padma Shri Award". ANI News. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  4. ^ Thomas, Melvyn (26 January 2024). "Gujarat's Tribal Healthcare Hero: Dr Yazdi Italia's Lifesaving Work Earns Padma Shri Award". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 23 March 2024.


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