West Africa: Sickle Cell Disease Is Rife in West Africa - a Fresh Approach Is Needed to Combat It

[The Conversation Africa] Sickle cell disease refers to a group of inherited blood disorders with symptoms like anaemia and blocked blood vessels. About 80% of the world's sickle cell disease cases occur in sub-Saharan Africa. Lack of access to comprehensive healthcare in the region adds to the burden of the disease.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine West Africa Source Type: news