Two-thirds of the world’s sickle cell cases are in Africa, making it the most prevalent genetically acquired disease in the region. In Zambia, 20-25% of the
In a country where about a quarter of the population carry the gene for the inherited blood disorder, more early diagnosis and treatment for children is saving lives
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Despite progress made in reducing child mortality and improving health outcomes, many African countries do not have the capacity to diagnose and treat genetic diseases, those passed from parents to children.