MetLife Nepal and Rural Women Development Center (RWDC) have jointly agreed to assist in minimising the spread of Sickle Cell Anemia in affected areas of Dang district in mid-western Nepal. 

People infected with the disease find difficulty in doing any kind of physical work in their daily lives and are subject to social and economic disadvantages in the community. 

Under this initiative, MetLife Nepal shall support RWDC to conduct awareness programmes, especially with the leaders, volunteers and concerned stakeholders of the affected areas. 

MetLife Nepal will also support RWDC in screening, treatment, and effective counselling to the people of the affected areas, to help them live positively, minimise further risks, and eradicate the social stigma and discrimination associated with the disease. (PR)