Unique Methods of Management and treatment of Inherited Disorders (UMMID)

UMMID is a Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology initiative to create awareness about genetic disorders amongst clinicians and establish molecular diagnostics in hospitals for the benefit of patients in India. It shall work towards achieving wellness by promoting prevention of genetic diseases.

Aim: The UMMID initiative aims to-

1. establish NIDAN Kendras to provide counselling, prenatal testing and diagnosis, management, and multidisciplinary care in Government Hospitals wherein the influx of patients is more.
2. produce skilled clinicians in Human Genetics.
3. undertake screening of pregnant women and new born babies for inherited genetic diseases in hospitals at aspirational ....