Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects millions worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The need to “Shine the Light on Sickle Cell” cannot be over-emphasized. This is why yearly, a worldwide awareness is carried out on the 19th of June to bring attention to the disease.
Celebrated yearly on the 19th of June, is the World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. The theme for this year is “Shine the Light on Sickle Cell”.
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects millions worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The need to “Shine the Light on Sickle Cell” cannot be over-emphasized. This is why yearly, a worldwide awareness is carried out on the 19th of June to bring attention to the disease.
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