Devesh Singh is a committed public health practitioner currently working as the District Consultant for the Sickle Cell Elimination Project in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh. He is associated with Sangwari and collaborates closely with the District Administration, Ambikapur Medical College, and UNICEF. A 2022 graduate of the Indian Institute of Public Health, Shillong, Devesh brings nearly three years of experience and a systems-thinking perspective to advancing health equity. His work is rooted in ensuring that healthcare reaches underserved communities with dignity, trust, and a deep sense of fairness.
This story relays the personal experiences of the author as he navigates sickle cell disease and its ramifications in the heart of India. How do individuals affect change on the ground?