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PT HEALTH WATCH: Sickle cell disease persists in Nigeria despite decades of awareness
Sickle cell disease remains a persistent issue in Nigeria despite decades of awareness, with experts citing inadequate newborn screening, poor treatment access, weak primary healthcare, and misconceptions about the disease. Medical and maternal health professionals highlighted these systemic gaps during discussions on World Sickle Cell Day.
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