Pain, Stigma and Silence: The hidden survival gap in sickle cell anaemia

It is estimated that without proper intervention, a high percentage of children with sickle cell in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa risk not reaching their fifth birthday. This contributes heavily to the country’s under-fivemortality rates. The post Pain, Stigma and Silence: The hidden survival gap in sickle cell anaemia appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.