Bill Detail
An Act respecting a national framework on sickle cell disease
This enactment provides for the development of a national framework to support Canadians with sickle cell disease (also known as sickle cell anemia or drepanocytosis), their families and their caregivers.
✦ AI Summary
This bill, the National Framework on Sickle Cell Disease Act, aims to create a national plan to help Canadians living with sickle cell disease. This genetic condition affects red blood cells, causing pain, infections, and organ damage. The framework will guide health professionals in diagnosis and treatment, support research, set national care standards, and promote universal newborn screening.
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Legislative Timeline
2025-05-28
First reading
✦ AIBill proposes national framework for sickle cell disease support.
Current
In committee (House)
✦ AIBill is currently being studied by a House of Commons committee.