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World Sickle Cell Day

Coverage of World Sickle Cell Day in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 20 · 18:40 UTCMost recent: Jun 20 · 18:40 UTC
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  • HEALTHJun 20 · 18:40 UTCPREMIUM TIMES NIGERIA
    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.